CON 2370 (Acquisition Procedures) EXAM
SIMPLIFIED AND SUMMARIZED RATED A.
You are the contracting officer for a fixed-firm-price purchase order for
commercial supplies with a value of $565,000. Two weeks after delivery
and acceptance of the items, the end user complains that the goods are not
functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items are
not fully compliant with the specification in the contract. Who would bear
the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were accepted by
the Government?
Correct Answer -The Contractor
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance
services at the shop on your base. The parts are sold to the general public
and are used for nongovernmental purposes. The estimated dollar value of
the acquisition is $625,000. Which one of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer -The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized.
Which of the following market research results would NOT support a
commerciality determination?
Correct Answer -The part sold to the general public needs extensive
modifications not customarily available in the commercial marketplace.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the
use of simplified acquisition procedures?
Correct Answer -Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is
most suitable to the circumstances of the acquisition.
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract?
Correct Answer -Supplier begins performance of a supply order.