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  1. Which document must be included in the contract file to justify a sole-source award above the simplified acquisition threshold?

    Answer: Justification and Approval (J&A)

    A Justification and Approval (J&A) is required by FAR Part 6 to authorize other than full and open competition, including sole-source awards above the SAT.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a Pre-Award Survey report in federal acquisitions?

    Answer: To evaluate a prospective contractor's ability to perform the contract

    A Pre-Award Survey assesses whether a prospective contractor has the technical, financial, and managerial capability to successfully perform the contract.

  3. Under FAR 4.803, which of the following must be retained in the contract file for contracts exceeding $1 million?

    Answer: Source selection documentation including the basis for award

    FAR 4.803 requires source selection documentation, including the basis for award decision, to be retained in the official contract file for contracts over $1 million.

  4. A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) should document contractor performance issues primarily to:

    Answer: Support future Past Performance assessments and contract administration decisions

    COR documentation of performance issues creates an accurate record that supports Past Performance evaluations in CPARS and informs future contract administration actions.

  5. Which report is required by FAR 42.1502 to document contractor performance on contracts over $150,000?

    Answer: Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation

    FAR 42.1502 requires agencies to prepare and submit contractor performance evaluations in CPARS for contracts exceeding $150,000.

  6. What is the required retention period for most federal contract files under FAR 4.805?

    Answer: 6 years and 3 months after final payment

    FAR 4.805 generally requires contract files to be retained for 6 years and 3 months after final payment for contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

  7. An agency awards a contract using Federal Supply Schedule (FSS). Which reporting requirement applies to task orders over $3,500?

    Answer: The agency must report the order in FPDS-NG within 30 days

    Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG) reporting is required for FSS task orders over $3,500 within 30 days of award.