CRA Research Contracts and Agreements 2

Question 1

A federal agency issues a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking innovative research proposals. Which acquisition instrument is MOST appropriate for the resulting award?

Accepted Answer

Procurement contract

Answer

BAAs result in procurement contracts because the government is acquiring research services of direct benefit to itself.

Question 2

Under FAR 52.227-11, what must a contractor do when electing to retain title to a subject invention made under a federal contract?

Accepted Answer

File a patent application within 12 months of disclosure

Answer

FAR 52.227-11 (Patent Rights – Ownership by Contractor) requires a patent application to be filed within 12 months of the invention disclosure.

Question 3

Which clause is REQUIRED in all federal cost-reimbursement research contracts to ensure the government can audit contractor financial records?

Accepted Answer

FAR 52.215-2, Audit and Records – Negotiation

Answer

FAR 52.215-2 requires contractors to maintain and provide access to financial records for audit purposes.

Question 4

A subcontractor on a federally funded research project discovers a conflict of interest involving the PI. Under 2 CFR 200.112, who bears primary responsibility for managing this conflict?

Accepted Answer

The prime recipient institution

Answer

The prime recipient (pass-through entity) is responsible for ensuring subrecipients comply with conflict of interest requirements under 2 CFR 200.112.

Question 5

A research contract includes a Limitation of Funds clause. The contractor determines that 75% of the funds have been spent with only 50% of the work complete. What is the contractor's FIRST required action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the contracting officer in writing

Answer

The Limitation of Funds clause requires contractors to notify the contracting officer in writing when they anticipate funding will be exhausted before work is complete.

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CRA Research Contracts and Agreements 2