CFCM Subcontract Management 5

Question 1

Which federal regulation specifically addresses counterfeit electronic parts and requires detection and avoidance systems in defense contractor supply chains?

Accepted Answer

DFARS 252.246-7007

Answer

DFARS 252.246-7007, Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System, requires defense contractors to maintain systems to detect, report, and avoid counterfeit parts.

Question 2

Under FAR Part 9, what is the contracting officer's obligation before awarding a subcontract consent on a cost-reimbursement prime?

Accepted Answer

Verify the proposed subcontractor is not suspended or debarred in SAM.gov

Answer

Before consenting to a subcontract, the CO must verify the proposed subcontractor is not listed as suspended or debarred in SAM.gov per FAR 9.405.

Question 3

A subcontractor performing classified work under a prime contract must have which document before beginning classified work?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C

Answer

Subcontractors performing classified work need both an FCL from DCSA and a DD Form 254 that flows down the security requirements from the prime contract.

Question 4

Under the Subcontracting Assistance Program (SAP), when a prime contractor fails to make good faith efforts to meet small business subcontracting goals, what is the potential consequence?

Accepted Answer

Liquidated damages calculated based on the unmet goal amount

Answer

Under FAR 19.705-7, a prime contractor that fails to make good faith efforts to comply with its subcontracting plan may be assessed liquidated damages equal to the amount by which it failed to achieve each goal.

Question 5

What is the 'ostensible subcontractor rule' in SBA size standard determinations?

Accepted Answer

A rule that affiliates a prime with its subcontractor when the sub performs primary work or the prime is unduly reliant on the sub

Answer

The ostensible subcontractor rule treats a prime and its subcontractor as affiliates when the subcontractor performs the primary work or when the prime is unduly reliant on the subcontractor for key personnel or expertise.

(CFCM) Certified Federal Contracts Manager Practice Test

(CFCM) Certified Federal Contracts Manager Practice Test

CFCM Subcontract Management 5