CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Course Exam [Answers Provided] REVISED

Course Exam 1) If a solicitation states that evaluation of quotes will be inclusive of option years, it means: The evaluated price includes the base period and all option periods The quotes will b e evaluated on the price of the base year only The Government must exercise the option years The Government has the option to not respond to the offerors 2) You should NOT use SAP to: Split requirements into several purchases to fit under the SAT. Purchase a commercial item available for less than $7 million. Purchase a non-developmental item with an estimated cost of less than $100,000. 3) The contracting officer can terminate a commercial purchase order for cause: In the event of any default by the contractor All choices are correct If the contractor fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance If the contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions 4) Which method of purchase involves establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources? SF 44, Purchase Order - Invoice - Voucher Blanket purchase agreement (BPA) Written purchase order Imprest fund 5) The use of required sources: Applies to all requirements Applies only to requirements over the SAT Does not apply to micro-purchases Does not apply to requirements under $25,000 6) Which type of item is LEAST preferred for satisfying Government requirements? Developmental item Commercial item Non-developmental item 7) In order to use simplified acquisition procedures (SAP), the aggregate value of the acquisition and all its options: CAN exceed the simplified acquisition threshold for a nondevelopmental item CANNOT exceed the micro-purchase threshold, except for commercial items CANNOT exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, except for certain commercial items CAN exceed the simplified acquisition threshold for a developmental item