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FAR Part 15 Negotiated Acquisition Flashcards

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  1. Under FAR 15.403-4, what is the current threshold requiring certified cost or pricing data for non-commercial items?

    Answer: $750,000

    FAR 15.403-4(a)(1) requires certified cost or pricing data when the price exceeds $750,000, absent an exception.

  2. Which of the following BEST describes 'adequate price competition' as an exception to certified cost or pricing data?

    Answer: Two or more responsible offerors compete independently and the award will be made to the lowest price

    FAR 15.403-1(b)(1) defines adequate price competition as existing when two or more responsible offerors compete independently and the award will be made at the lowest price.

  3. A contracting officer is conducting discussions with offerors in the competitive range. Which action is PROHIBITED during discussions?

    Answer: Revealing one offeror's technical solution to another offeror

    FAR 15.306(e)(1) prohibits the contracting officer from disclosing one offeror's technical solution or any information that would compromise integrity.

  4. Under FAR 15.404-1, price analysis techniques include all of the following EXCEPT:

    Answer: Review of certified cost or pricing data

    Reviewing certified cost or pricing data is a cost analysis technique under FAR 15.404-1(c), not a price analysis technique.

  5. When an offeror requests a post-award debriefing, how long does the government have to provide it under FAR 15.506?

    Answer: 5 business days from request

    FAR 15.506(a)(1) requires the debriefing to occur within 5 business days after receipt of a written request.

  6. Under FAR 15.209, what clause must be included in a solicitation when the government intends to award without discussions?

    Answer: FAR 52.215-1 with the appropriate alternate

    FAR 15.209(a) requires inclusion of FAR 52.215-1 (or its alternate) which informs offerors the government may award without discussions.

  7. What is the purpose of a 'final proposal revision' (FPR) in negotiated acquisitions?

    Answer: To allow offerors one opportunity to improve proposals after discussions

    FAR 15.307(b) requires the contracting officer to request final proposal revisions after discussions to allow offerors to revise their proposals.