FCC FCC Simplified Acquisition & SAP Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Test Program for Certain Commercial Items under FAR 13.5 raises the SAT to what amount for commercial item acquisitions?
- $7.5 million (Correct answer)
- $5 million
- $10 million
- $2 million
Correct answer: $7.5 million
FAR 13.5 allows use of SAP for acquisitions of commercial items up to $7.5 million under the test program authority.
Question 2: Which procurement vehicle is commonly used under SAP for repetitive purchases of supplies and services from a single source?
- Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) (Correct answer)
- Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)
- Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA)
- Master Agreement (MA)
Correct answer: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
BPAs are the primary SAP vehicle for repetitive purchases, establishing pre-negotiated terms with a vendor.
Question 3: Under FAR Part 13, a purchase order is considered a unilateral contract because:
- It is signed only by the contracting officer and does not require contractor acceptance before performance (Correct answer)
- Both parties must sign before any work begins
- It requires a formal offer and acceptance under FAR Part 15
- It must be incorporated into a bilateral definitive contract
Correct answer: It is signed only by the contracting officer and does not require contractor acceptance before performance
A purchase order under FAR 13.302 is unilateral—signed only by the government—and the contractor accepts by performance.
Question 4: When must a contracting officer obtain competition for orders placed against a single-agency BPA established with a non-GSA Schedule vendor?
- For orders exceeding the SAT (Correct answer)
- For all orders regardless of dollar value
- Only for orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold
- Never; BPAs are exempt from competition requirements
Correct answer: For orders exceeding the SAT
For orders exceeding the SAT against a non-Schedule BPA, the CO must use competitive procedures or justify sole source.
Question 5: Which system is the primary e-commerce platform agencies use to make micro-purchases under SAP?
- GSA Advantage! (Correct answer)
- SAM.gov
- FPDS-NG
- eBuy
Correct answer: GSA Advantage!
GSA Advantage! is the federal online shopping and ordering system used for micro-purchases and small acquisitions.
Question 6: Under FAR 13.303-6, a BPA should be reviewed at least how often to ensure it still represents the best value?
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every six months
- Every two years
- Only when the ceiling is reached
Correct answer: Annually
FAR 13.303-6 requires BPAs to be reviewed annually to confirm terms are still competitive and the vendor is still qualified.
FCC FCC Simplified Acquisition & SAP Procedures 2
The Test Program for Certain Commercial Items under FAR 13.5 raises the SAT to what amount for commercial item acquisitions?