ASO Federal Acquisition Regulations 2

Question 1

Under FAR, which acquisition method is used when only one contractor can meet the government's requirements?

Accepted Answer

Sole-source acquisition

Answer

A sole-source acquisition is used when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements, making competition impractical.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as it applies to security service contracts?

Accepted Answer

To standardize federal procurement of goods and services including security

Answer

FAR standardizes the acquisition process across federal agencies, including the procurement of security and guard services.

Question 3

A contracting officer issues a modification to a security services contract increasing the guard hours. Under FAR, this change is documented using which form?

Accepted Answer

SF 30

Answer

SF 30 (Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract) is the standard form used to modify existing federal contracts.

Question 4

Under FAR Part 22, what labor law most directly affects wages paid to security officers on federal service contracts?

Accepted Answer

Service Contract Labor Standards (McNamara-O'Hara Act)

Answer

The Service Contract Labor Standards (formerly Service Contract Act) sets prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements for service workers on federal contracts.

Question 5

When a federal agency requires armed security officers and issues an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, what must each task order specify?

Accepted Answer

The scope, period of performance, and price for that order

Answer

Each task order under an IDIQ contract must define the specific work scope, performance period, and applicable price.

(ASO) Armed Security Officer Certification Practice Test

(ASO) Armed Security Officer Certification Practice Test

ASO Federal Acquisition Regulations 2