CFCM Subcontract Management 2

Question 1

Under FAR 44.201, which type of contractor is required to maintain an approved purchasing system?

Accepted Answer

Contractors with significant purchasing functions under negotiated prime contracts

Answer

FAR 44.201 requires contractors with significant purchasing functions under negotiated prime contracts to maintain an approved purchasing system reviewed by the contracting officer.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a consent to subcontract under FAR 44.202?

Accepted Answer

To protect the government's interest by reviewing proposed subcontract terms before award

Answer

Consent to subcontract allows the contracting officer to review and approve the proposed subcontract terms to ensure the government's interests are protected before award.

Question 3

A prime contractor on a cost-reimbursement contract proposes to subcontract 70% of the work. Which FAR clause is most directly applicable to this situation?

Accepted Answer

FAR 52.244-2, Subcontracts

Answer

FAR 52.244-2 requires consent to subcontract on cost-reimbursement contracts and governs the prime contractor's subcontracting obligations.

Question 4

When must a prime contractor flow down FAR 52.222-26 (Equal Opportunity) to subcontractors?

Accepted Answer

When the subcontract exceeds $10,000 and is not exempt

Answer

FAR 52.222-26 must be flowed down to subcontracts over $10,000 that are not otherwise exempt from equal opportunity requirements.

Question 5

Which document establishes the prime contractor's purchasing system requirements and is reviewed during a contractor purchasing system review (CPSR)?

Accepted Answer

The contractor's written purchasing system policies and procedures

Answer

During a CPSR, the government reviews the contractor's written purchasing policies and procedures to assess whether the purchasing system meets FAR 44 requirements.

(CFCM) Certified Federal Contracts Manager Practice Test

(CFCM) Certified Federal Contracts Manager Practice Test

CFCM Subcontract Management 2