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FAC Contract Administration & Performance Flashcards

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  1. A government employee without contracting authority orders services from a vendor. Under FAR 1.602-3, what is the process for approving this unauthorized commitment after the fact?

    Answer: Ratification

    Ratification is the act of approving an unauthorized commitment by an official who has the authority to do so.

  2. When a contractor sells the business assets used to perform a government contract, which agreement does the government use to recognize the successor in interest (FAR 42.12)?

    Answer: Novation agreement

    A novation agreement transfers contract obligations to the successor while the transferor guarantees performance.

  3. Under the Prompt Payment Act as implemented in FAR 32.9, when is payment generally due if the contract does not specify a due date?

    Answer: 30 days after the designated billing office receives a proper invoice

    The standard due date is 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice (or acceptance, if later), with interest penalties for late payment.

  4. After a contracting officer issues a final decision on a claim, how long does the contractor have to appeal to the agency Board of Contract Appeals?

    Answer: 90 days

    The CDA allows 90 days to appeal to a board, or 12 months to file in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

  5. Which event is generally considered an excusable delay under the Default clause (FAR 52.249-14)?

    Answer: Unusually severe weather beyond the contractor's control

    Excusable delays arise from causes beyond the contractor's control and without its fault or negligence, such as acts of God or unusually severe weather.

  6. Under FAR 42.1503, how many calendar days does a contractor have to submit comments, rebuttals, or additional information on a CPARS past performance evaluation?

    Answer: 14 days

    Contractors get 14 calendar days from notification to comment before the evaluation becomes available to source selection officials.

  7. Which statement about a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is correct under FAR 1.602-2(d)?

    Answer: A COR has no authority to make commitments or changes that affect price, quantity, quality, delivery, or other terms

    A COR is designated in writing for technical monitoring and has no authority to change the contract's terms and conditions.

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