FAC FAC Contract Administration & Performance 5

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Ratification

Answer

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

Question 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)?

Accepted Answer

Novation agreement

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

30 days after the designated billing office receives a proper invoice

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Unusually severe weather beyond the contractor's control

Answer

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.

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FAC FAC Contract Administration & Performance 5