COR Contract Types & Administration 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a definitization schedule in an undefinitized contract action (UCA)?

Accepted Answer

To establish milestones for finalizing the contract price within regulatory time limits

Answer

A definitization schedule outlines the steps and deadlines—typically within 180 days of award—for the parties to negotiate and finalize a UCA's terms and price.

Question 2

Under FAR 16.301-3, cost-reimbursement contracts are appropriate when:

Accepted Answer

The work cannot be defined with sufficient certainty to allow a fixed price

Answer

Cost-reimbursement contracts are used when the scope of work involves uncertain technical requirements that make it impossible to define the work precisely enough to price it at a fixed amount.

Question 3

A COR is reviewing deliverables under a performance-based contract. What is the MOST important document the COR should reference?

Accepted Answer

The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Answer

The QASP defines how the government will monitor, measure, and document contractor performance against the contract's performance standards.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an unauthorized commitment that a COR must avoid?

Accepted Answer

Directing the contractor to perform additional work not in the contract

Answer

Only the Contracting Officer has the authority to obligate the government; a COR who directs out-of-scope work creates an unauthorized commitment that may result in a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act.

Question 5

What is the key characteristic of an Indefinite-Delivery/Requirements contract?

Accepted Answer

The government orders all of its actual requirements from the contractor during the contract period

Answer

Under a Requirements contract (FAR 16.503), the government commits to purchasing all of its actual requirements for specified supplies or services from the contractor during the contract period.

(COR) Contracting Officer's Representative Certification Practice Test

(COR) Contracting Officer's Representative Certification Practice Test

COR Contract Types & Administration 3