Which statement identifies the various forms of acts Congress uses to control gov't contracting?

Enabling Act, procedural acts, and permissive acts

Permissive acts, administrative acts, and legal acts

Permissive acts, administrative acts, and appropriation acts

Enabling and procedural acts, Authorization and appropiations acts.

What agency's objective is it to provide aid and counseling to small business?

Department of Labor

General Services Administration

Small Business Administration

Committee for Purchase from the Blind

Small Business Administration

Which party is the contractor?

Agent

Principal

Third Party

Agent and Third Party

Third party

what are the two categories of actual authority

 implied and assumed

implied and apparent

express and implied

express and apparent

express and implied

When gov't personnel make a mistake, the US Supreme court has stated that rather than adopt a rule that might injure the public, it is better ________

that neither party should suffer from the mistakes

that the government should suffer from the mistakes

for an individual to occasionally suffer from mistakes

that the individual and the government share the suffering from the mistakes

for an individual to occasionally suffer from mistakes

Who is responsible for ascerting whether the govt agents are acting within the bounds of their authority?

The CO

The government

the contractor

the agent

the elements of equitable estoppel include all of the following except?

the goverment knew or should have known the true facts

contractor DID NOT know and should have known the true facts

government intended that the contractor rely on the acts of the government

 the contractor DID NOT reasonably and innocently rely on the acts of the govt

the contractor DID NOT reasonably and innocently rely on the acts of the govt

Cases filed under the doctrine of estoppel are generally decided on the issue of______

whether the government acted in the public's interest

 Whether the contractor acted reasonably and innocently

who would otherwis have had authority to release the information

whether the contractor would have otherwise benefited from the action

Whether the contractor acted reasonably and innocently

A CO appointment must be reviewed at least ______.

Annually

every two years

every five years

when requested by the appointing authority

every two years

Which statement concerning the COs appointment or termination is true?

In no event will the termination of a CO be retroactive

The termination of a CO may be retroactive if in the govt best interest

There is no authority to waive the qualification requirements for a CO as stated in the selection criteria

Termination of a CO appointment is made verbally unless the Certificate of Appointment contains a provision for automatice termination

In no event will the termination of a CO be retroactive

Which statement about the offeree is correct?

The offeror may not direct the offer to a class of person or to a public intending that any member of the class of public have the power to accept

The intended offeree means in all cases there is one, and only one, specifice offeree in whom the power of acceptance is vested

The offeror may not direct the offer to more than one person

Only the intended offeree can accept the offer.

Only the intended offeree can accept the offer.

Which statement about an offer is correct?

It is not enough that only the essential terms of the contract are certain

Every term in the offer must be absolutely certain to each party of the contract

the offer must be so definite that the performance to be rendered by each party is reasonably certain

You cannot enter a contract with the price implied to be a "reasonable price at the time of delivery."

An offeror's withdrawal of an offer before acceptance is called?

cancellation

termination

revocation

breach of contract

Which statement about communicating acceptance of a contract is true?

If the time, place, & means of communication are expressed by the offeror, no other time, place, or means will constitute an acceptance

The offer cannot dicatate the place or manner of acceptance

Acceptance must be communicated the the US mail

Acceptance must be in writing

what name is given to the exchange of promises?

Sufficiency

Detriment

Acceptance

consideration

what is meant by adequate consideration?

The actual worth or promise or an act is more than the offer has the right to commit

The consideration has enough value to induce the other party to perform

Whether the bargain involves the concepts of benefit and detriment

the consideration in the exchange is a fair bargain

What is meant by the term "competent" in regards to a contracting party?

Having unsound mind

Ensuring business is not conducted with minors

Having the ability to recognize defective corporations

Having the mental capacity to understand the intent to be bound

Having the mental capacity to understand the intent to be bound

Which individual would be considered competent to enter into a contract?

A 23 year old car salesperson

a 17 year old college student

A 25 year old intoxicated person

A 50 year old patient in a mental institution

as a general rule, a contract that violates a statute is______.

lawful if not challenged w/in 120 days

lawful only to the party who made the offer

unlawful & void; will not be enforced

unlawful but may be enforced under some situations

Under the clean hands doctrine, an individual may enforce an illegal contract when _______.

the agreement concerns minor crimes

only a portion of the contract was illegal

the agreement was made to restrain trade

the innocent party to the contract is in the class of persons for whom the law is designed to protect

Which situation would preclude a ratification?

Gov't not obtaining a benefit from the performance

A CO determining the price to be fair and reasonable

CO recommending payment and legal counsel concurs

Availability of funds that were available at the time the unauthorized commitment was made

what action my be taken for a non-ratifiable commitment?

Process of claim under the Disputes Act

Request of a no-cost settlement from the contractor

Charge to the individualwho committed the unauthorized commitment

Resolution by the GAO claim procedures

What publication series represents Contracting

62

63

64

65

64

Which AFI defines the roles and responsibilites of positions withing the operational contracting squadron?

AFI 38-101

AFI 64-102

AFI 65-109

AFPD 64-1

AFI 64-102

The FAR is issued under the joint authority of the ________.

Administrator of General Services, SECDEF, Adminisatrator of NASA

 Administrator of General Services, the National Security Council, The Administrator of NASA

Administrator of General Services, the National Security Council, The SECDEF

SECDEF, The Administrator of NASA, and the National Security Coucil

Administrator of General Services, SECDEF, Adminisatrator of NASA

What councils prepare all FAR revisions?

DAR Council and the Natinoal Security Acquisition Council

DAR council and the CAA council

General Council and the National Security Acquisition Council

General Council and the CAA coucil

DAR council and the CAA council

What is meant by implementing the FAR?

Adding material that is unique to the Air Force

Adding material that is unique to the DoD

Providing agency procedures to carry out the prescriptions in the FAR

Numbering when the text cannot be integrated intelligibly with its FAR counterparts

Providing agency procedures to carry out the prescriptions in the FAR

Which DFARS reference identifies supplemental information?

219.502-2

219.502-2-70

5319.502-2

5319.502-70

219.502-2-70

DFARS is updated_____

Daily

Monthly

Quarterly

DAR council and the CAA council

Quarterly

In determining the action to take in a specific case requiring a contract adjustment, the Comptroller General Decisions are referred to and used as ________.

the supplementing regulation

the negotiating authority

rulings

precedents

precedents

Where are short briefs of new Comptroller General Decisions located?

Federal Register

Federal Acquisitions Circular

Defense Acquisitions Circular

DFARS Appendix A

Federal Register

A government action may be protested by ______.

the next low bidder

an interested party

all responsible bidders

the next low small business bidder

an interested party

Once an agency is notified by telephone that a protest has been filed, the agency has how many days to submit a complete report to GAO?

15

30

45

60

30

When an agency receives notice of a protest from GAO within 10 days after contract award or within 5 days after a debriefing date, the CO immediately ________.

begins consolidating a complete report

provides a 30 day cancellation notice to the contractor

Suspends performance or terminates the awarded contract

Suspends performance for 60 days, then processes a contract cancellation

Suspends performance or terminates the awarded contract

How many days does an interested party have to protest after the basis of the protest is known, or should have been known?

NLT 10 days

NLT 30 days

within 1 yr

up to six years

NLT 10 days

How many days does GAO have to issue its recommendation on a protest?

30

45

100

120

What action may the contractor take when a disput cannot be resolved by mutual agreement of the contracting parties?

Submit a claim under the default clause

Submit a claim under the disputes clause

File a claim with the US Court of Federal Appeals

File a claim with ASBCA

Submit a claim under the disputes clause

Contractor claims must be submitted to the CO for a decision within ______

30 days after accrual of claim

180 days after accrual of claim

two years after accrual of claim

six years after accrual of claim

six years after accrual of claim

Who is responsible for reviewing the Contracting Officer's final decision on claims exceeding $500,000 prior to sending the decision to the contractor?

functional area chief

US court of federal claims

AFMC law center

Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals

AFMC law center

If the CO decides the contractor should be compensated for a claim, when is the amount paid to the contractor?

With final contract payment

With the next scheduled contract payment

As soon as possible after resolution of any appeal

As soon as possible without waiting for appeal

As soon as possible without waiting for appeal

How long after the Contracting Officer's final decision does the contractor have to appeal the the ASBCA?

90 days from receipt of the contracting officer's decision

180 days from receipt of the contracting officer's decision

six months from the date of the contracting officer's decision

12 months from the date of the contracting officer's decision

90 days from receipt of the contracting officer's final decision

Upon learning of an appeal to ASBCA, the CO must comply with rule 4 of the ASBCA rules found in ________.

AFFARS Appendix AA

DFARS Appendix A

AFFARS Appendix CC

DFARS Appendix C

DFARS Appendix A

Two techniques of ADR are ________.

mitigation and controversy hearings

mediation and controversy hearings

mitigation and arbritration

mediation and arbitration

mediation and arbitration

Which government requirement is violated when the wrong "color of money" is used?

Procurement Act

Anti-Deficiency Act

Bona fide Needs Rule

Misappropriations Act

Misappropriations Act

What act is violated when an organizatoin obligates more funds than are available?

Procurement Act

Anti-Deficiency Act

Misappropriations Act

Continuing Appropriations Act

Anti-Deficiency Act

The Bona Fide need rule requires current year funds be obligated _____________.

prior to expiration of the funds

as necessary to meet mission requirements

for the purpose the funds are authorized for

in the same year the govt will use the supplies or services

in the same year the govt will use the supplies or services

O&M funds are categorized as what type of appropriation?

No year

Annual

Continuing

Multiple year

Annual

NAF's are generated through ________

Appropriations Act

Taxpayer dollars

Enabling and Procedural Acts

Morale, Welfare, and Recreational facilities

Morale, Welfare, and Recreational facilities

Who directs the overall operation of NAF services and facilites at an installation?

MSG CC

FSS CC

Cons CC

NAF CO

FSS CC

What FAR part determins whether to include contract financing through progress payments?

Part 30

Part 31

Part 32

Part 33

Part 32

The aggregate of commercial advance payment cannot exceed what amount of the contract price?

10%

15%

20%

25%

15%

Whose job is it to ensure the local purchase program effectivelly meets customer needs while complying with all applicable statutes, executive orders, regulations, and AFIs?

Contracting Squadron Commander

Director of Business Operations

Plans and Programs flight chief

Contracting Superinendent

Contracting Squadron Commander

Which position is responsible for managing the socio-economic, and other public policy programs?

Management analysis and support flight chief

Contracting SQ CC

Director of Business Operations

Contracting Superintendent

Director of Business Operations

Which is not a function of the contracting superintendent?

Advising the commander on enlisted issues

Managing the Self-inspection program

Appointing COs

Military career advisor

Appointing COs

A Contracting Officer's responsiblity includes _______.

entering funding documents into ABSS

ensuring contractors receive equitable treatment

developing requirements for customers

approving improper invoices

ensuring contractors receive equitable treatment

Who is responsible for precisely describing a requirement in a purchase request?

Contractor

Customer

Contracting Officer

Contract Specialist

Customer

What is the purpose  of the customer education program?

Develop open lines of communication

Increase quantity of contract requirements

Ensure customers follow the chain of command

Teach how to get started as a goverment contractor

Develop open lines of communication

Which of the following topics is used for customer education activities?

Federal Wage Rates

Avoiding wasteful spending

Variations in appropriations

Providing suggested sources

Federal Wage Rates

The prompt payment act requires that final payment of construction contracts be made within ______

30 days of acceptance by the government

60 days of acceptance by the government

14 days from receipt of a proper invoice

45 days from receipt of a proper invoice

30 days of acceptance by the government

What contractor education method may be used to assist new small business concerns achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements?

Pre Award Orientation

Pre Award debriefing

Post Award Orientation

Post Award debriefing

Post Award Orientation

What skill level identifies a contracting journeyman?

6C031

6C051

6C061

6C091

6C051

What tool assists the contracting management team in determining whether or not a unit is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations?

Self Inspection Program

 Weekly staff meeting

Quality Indicators

Peer reviews

Self-Inspection Program

What program is designed to prevent sensitive information from getting in the wrong hands?

ID

OPSEC

EM

AT/FP

OPSEC

What is the definition of a classified contract?

Any contract document established for a classified contract

Any contract document that incudes nonclassified information

Any contract that requires, or may require, access to classified information by the contractor in the performance of the contract.

Any contract that requires, or may require, access to classified information by the customer in the performance of the contract.

Any contract that requires, or may require, access to classified information by the contractor in the performance of the contract.

Who is responsible for identifying safety hazards?

Unit Safety Monitor

Unit Commander

All Personnel

Supervisors

All personnel

Who must comply with OSHA requirements?

Contractors only

Govt employees only

Construction personnel only

Contractors and Govt employees

Contractors and Govt employees

What document must contractors and vendors submit when theysupply hazardous material to the govt?

Material Safety Data Sheet

Proof of Liability for potential hazards

Material Shipping Document Sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet

Products or Services that have a lesser negative effect on human health or the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose are known as ________

Recycled Materials

Recovered Materials

Environmentally Friendly

Environmentally Perferrable

Environmentally Perferrable

The Buy American Act allows exceptions for articles, materials, and supplies purchased ________.

For use in United States

Specifically for commissary resale

at a reasonable price from a domestic source

when the CO determines that domestic preference would be in the public's interest

Specifically for commissary resale

What action should the CO take if contract award is made on the non-qualifying country offer and the duty is exempted by the duty free clause?

Award the contract at the offered price plus the amount of duty

Award the contract at the offered price minus the amount of duty

Withold award of the contract until certificate of exemption is received

Withold award of the contract until additional funds are verified

Award the contract at the offered price minus the amount of duty

Which contract type may be used when it is possible to negotiate a fair and reasonable firm-fixed price for an initial period, but not for subsequent periods of performance?

Firm-Fixed-Price

Fixed price with economic price adjustment

fixed price with prospective price determination

fixed-ceiling-price with retroactive price redetermination

fixed price with prospective price determination

Incentive contracts are appropriate when the __________.

 Contractor requests it

contractor refuses a fixed-price contract

firm-fixed price is not appropriate

govt cannot otherwise provide an accurate estimate

firm-fixed price is not appropriate

What three types of predetermined, formula-type incentives may be used?

Cost, price, and performance

Cost, delivery, and performance

Price, performance, and delivery

Cost, performance, and financial capability

Cost, delivery, and performance

Which incentive arrangement should motivate contractors to strive for outstanding results in all incentive areas?

United-incentive arrangement

Multiple incentive arrangement

Combined-incentive arrangment

Multi-faceted incentive arrangement

Multiple incentive arrangement

When the government cannot use other incentives in fixed price contracts because it cannot objectively measure contractor performance, it motivates the contractor by using _________.

fixed-fee provision

award-fee provisions

incentive fee provisions

indefinite fee provision

award-fee provisions

Which written preliminary contractual instrument immediately authorizes a contractor to begin manufacturing supplies or performing services?

Letter Contract

Urgent Contract

Unpriced purchase order

BPA

Letter contract

When a contractor will acquire materials and services based on a direct labor hours at specified fixed hourly rates, the appropriate contract is __________.

Labor hour

indefinite deliver

time and materials

fixed price with EPA

time and materials

Which of the following contracts provide no positive profit incentive to the contractor for cost-control or labor efficiency?

Labor Hour

Indefinite deliver

time and materials

fixed-price with EPA

time and materials

Which contract type does not require execution of a determination and finding prior to use?

Fixed price

Labor hours

Letter contract

Cost Reimbursement

Letter contract

the purpose of the simplified acquisition procedure is to ___________.

promote full and open competition

promote inefficiencies in govt contracting

ease the process of acquiring goods and services through interservice acquisitions

reduce admin costs and admin burden on the contractor

reduce admin costs and admin burden on the contractor

Solicitations and contracts for the acquisition of commercial items are prepared on the _________.

30

252

1442

1449

1449

When may a contractor be issued a GPC?

When purchases will be made against a Federal Supply Schedule

When working under a personal services contract

For official use only

Never

Never

The micro purchase threshold for supply purchases made by an overseas cardholder from a CONUS vendor for use overseas is ______.

$3,000

$15,0000

$25,000

$30,000

$3,000

An SF44 may be used when?

supplies must be backordered

a single delivery and a single payment will be made

other simplified acquisitions are more appropriate

Purchase exceeds the SAT during contingency ops

Single Delivery, Single payment

Performance based acquisitions ____________.

directs specific performance processes

allow contractors the latitude to meet contract objectives

allows contractors the ability to perform without govt oversight

directs general performance processes with minimal government oversight

allow contractors the latitude to meet contract objectives

Sealed bidding should not be used for construction contracts when __________.

time permits

the award will be made on the basis of price

it is necessary to conduct discussions with offerors

there is reasonable expectations of receiving more than one bid

it is necessary to conduct discussions with offerors

What factors are multiplied against standard prices in a SABER contract and include cost element such as overhead and G&A expenses?

taxes

Profit

Coefficients

Design Costs

Coefficients

A SABER contract ________.

is used to compensate for inadequate planning

is a "catch all" for construction requirements

Can be used to acquire engineering services

Complements the tradtional construction program

Complements the tradtional construction program

Contracts for professional services of an architectural or engineering nature that must be performed or approved by a liscensed, registered, or certified to provide such services are known as ___________.

value engineering contracts

professional service contracts

A-E service contracts

engineering design services contracts

A-E service contracts

What is the statutory limitation on the contract for A-E services for the preparation of designes, plans, drawings, and specifications?

six percent of the cost of the design phase

12 percent of the cost of the design phase

6% of projects estimated cost to complete construction

12% of projects estimated cost to complete construction

6% of projects estimated cost to complete construction

What clause must be included in the contract if the government requires the contractor to design the project so that the construction costs will not exceed a specified amount due to a funding limitation?

Design in Phase clause

Statutory Limitations clause

Design within funding limitations clause

Design within statutory limitations clause

Design within funding limitations clause

Which of the following is a characteristic of agreements?

obligates the govty

cites accounting information

does not include terms and conditions

establishes the ground work for future contracts

establishes the ground work for future contracts

The government can exercise its right to the option period ______________.

without providing notice to the customer

after the contractor has completed the base year

without further negotiation or agreement with the contractor

anytime the CO determines it to be in the govt's interest

without further negotiation or agreement with the contractor

Benefits of options include increased __________.

prices

competition

Administration

acquisition lead time

Competition

What type of contracting instrument would have the letter M in the ninth position of the PIIN?

Automated request for quotation

Manual Request for Information

Automated purchase order

Manual purchase order

Manual purchase order

Solicitation types using the letter R in the PIIN represent

an IFB

a RFP

Request for Proposal

An automated RFQ

Request for Proposal

The commercial contract format uses the SF _______.

SF26

SF33

SF1447 

SF1449

SF1449

When using the Uniform Contract Format, which section title would you find under Part I-The Schedule?

Contract Clauses

Evaluation factors for award

Contract Administration Data

List of documents, exhibits, and other attachments

Contract Administration Data

When using the Uniform Contract Format, you include lengthy specs in section _____.

Section B

Section D

Section H

Section J

Section J

When using the Uniform Contract Format, which section contains evaluation factors for award?

Section G

Section H

Section L

Section M

Section M