FCC FCC Simplified Acquisition & SAP Procedures 2

Question 1

The Test Program for Certain Commercial Items under FAR 13.5 raises the SAT to what amount for commercial item acquisitions?

Accepted Answer

$7.5 million

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

It is signed only by the contracting officer and does not require contractor acceptance before performance

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

For orders exceeding the SAT

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

GSA Advantage!

Answer

GSA Advantage! is the federal online shopping and ordering system used for micro-purchases and small acquisitions.

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