Federal Acquisition Regulations & Policies Flashcards
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Under FAR Part 25, the Buy American Act requires that the cost of domestic components must exceed what percentage of the total cost of all components to be considered a domestic end product?
Answer: 55%
FAR 25.101 generally requires that the cost of domestic components exceed 55% of the total component cost for a product to qualify as a domestic end product under the Buy American Act.
Which FAR clause is REQUIRED in contracts that involve personal services prohibited under federal law?
Answer: No specific clause is required; the CO must avoid structuring contracts as personal services
FAR 37.104 prohibits personal services contracts unless specifically authorized by statute; COs must structure contracts to avoid creating an employer-employee relationship.
What is the purpose of the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) in federal contracting?
Answer: It is the official database where entities must register to do business with the federal government and where exclusions are posted
SAM.gov serves as the primary federal repository for entity registration, exclusions (debarments/suspensions), and representations and certifications required for federal contracting.
Under FAR 42.302, which government official is primarily responsible for administering a contract after award?
Answer: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) performs oversight, but the Contracting Officer (CO) retains authority
The CO retains ultimate contract administration authority; the COR performs technical oversight and monitoring duties but cannot make binding commitments without CO delegation.
Under FAR 52.243-1, what is the Government's right when it issues a change order that increases the contractor's cost or time of performance?
Answer: The contractor is entitled to an equitable adjustment in price, delivery, or both
FAR 43.204 and clause 52.243-1 entitle contractors to an equitable adjustment when Government-directed changes cause increases in cost or time.
Which of the following best describes a 'constructive change' in federal contracting?
Answer: A Government action or inaction that does not constitute a formal change order but causes the contractor to perform work beyond the contract scope
A constructive change occurs when Government conduct—such as defective specifications or Government-caused delays—effectively requires additional work without a formal change order.
Under FAR 52.249-8, if a contractor fails to deliver supplies or perform services within the time specified, the Government may terminate the contract for default. How many days' written cure notice must the Government typically provide before termination?
Answer: 10 days
FAR 49.402-3 requires the CO to issue a cure notice giving the contractor at least 10 days to cure a default before issuing a termination for default notice (unless the delivery date has already passed).