CPCM Contract Performance and Administration 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation?

Accepted Answer

To document contractor past performance for future source selections

Answer

CPARS evaluations create an official record of contractor performance that source selection officials consult when evaluating past performance in future procurements.

Question 2

A cure notice is issued to a contractor when:

Accepted Answer

The contractor's failure to perform endangers timely contract completion

Answer

FAR 49.607 requires a cure notice when contract performance is endangered, giving the contractor at least 10 days to cure the problem before a termination for default.

Question 3

What distinguishes a 'show cause' notice from a 'cure notice'?

Accepted Answer

A show cause notice is issued when the contractor has already failed to meet a delivery date and default termination is being considered

Answer

A show cause notice is issued after a delivery failure has already occurred and asks the contractor to explain why the contract should not be terminated for default.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of government-furnished equipment (GFE) risk in contract administration?

Accepted Answer

Government delays delivery of GFE causing contractor schedule slippage

Answer

When the government fails to provide GFE on time, the contractor may have a valid excusable delay or even a breach of contract claim, shifting schedule risk to the government.

Question 5

Under FAR 52.246, a first-article test (FAT) is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Verify that the contractor can produce items meeting contract requirements before full production begins

Answer

First-article testing verifies production processes and materials before committing to full production, reducing the risk of large-scale nonconformance.

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CPCM Contract Performance and Administration 2