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CON 1200 Exam 1 with complete solutions2024/2025
FAR PART 11
What FAR policy provides clear direction for describing agency needs?
clear and concise
Requirements/Documents needs to be stated in a ___________ and
__________manner
Documents mandated for use by law
What are the types of requirements documents and their order of precedence
- Put the risk on the contractor
- has measurable metrics
- Have measurable milestones which incentivize a contractor
Why is a Performance Work Statement preferred?
- Promote competition
- Include only necessary restrictive provisions
- Describe functions or performance required, not processes
FAR Part 11 Requirements should be stated to
- Measurable performance standards
- Incentives
- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan
Services acquisitions should contain the following elements (at a minimum):
Statement of Objectives (SOO)
Wants to go beyond the current state of our capabilities?
Quality, timeliness, etc. and an objective method of assessing
Measurable standards in a PWS
ØThe purpose
, ØScope or mission
ØPeriod and place of performance
ØBackground
ØPerformance objectives (i.e., required results)
ØAny operating restraints
At a minimum, the SOO shall include:
Block 19
What verifies the availability of funds on a purchase request (DA 3953)?
Greater than $15M except when it's for R&D, can be less than $15M if the KO
determines the
information is necessary
Dollar thresholds for make or buy plans?
Product and Service Codes (PSC - 4 digits) describe products, services,
and research and development (R&D) purchased or being purchased by
the federal government.
o They indicate "what" was bought for each contract action
reported in the FPDS
o PSC should be selected based on the predominant product or
service that is being purchased
Description of Product Service Codes?
Purchase vs. Lease
Government's decision regarding equipment and whether it will
purchase (appropriate when costs of leasing exceed purchase cost)
or whether it will lease (considering government advantages)
o Case by case evaluation of comparative costs and other factors
o Security issues trump cheaper lease or purchase options (leasing)
Government Furnished Property
Property in possession of or directly acquired by the government,
furnished to the contractor to perform the contract.
o Government is responsible for providing property in good working
order and on time - if it fails, the KTR may request an equitable
adjustment.
o FAR 45.102
1. Milestone that address when objectives should be met
2. Address all technical, business and management and other
considerations
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