FCC Post-Award Administration 2

Question 1

A contracting officer receives a contractor's request for equitable adjustment (REA) following a government-directed change. What is the primary basis for evaluating the REA?

Accepted Answer

The actual cost impact causally linked to the government change

Answer

An REA must be evaluated based on the actual costs that are directly and causally linked to the government-directed change.

Question 2

Under FAR 42.302, which contract administration function is typically delegated to a Contract Administration Office (CAO)?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing and approving contractor invoices

Answer

Reviewing and approving contractor invoices is a standard contract administration function delegated to the CAO under FAR 42.302.

Question 3

What document formally incorporates a change to a contract's scope, price, or schedule after award?

Accepted Answer

Modification (SF 30)

Answer

A contract modification executed on Standard Form 30 is the official instrument used to change contract terms after award.

Question 4

A contractor submits a cost voucher 45 days after the end of the performance period. Under the Prompt Payment Act, when must the government pay an undisputed invoice?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days of a proper invoice being received

Answer

The Prompt Payment Act requires federal agencies to pay undisputed, proper invoices within 30 days of receipt.

Question 5

Which clause gives the government the unilateral right to order changes within the general scope of a contract?

Accepted Answer

Changes clause (FAR 52.243-1)

Answer

FAR 52.243-1, the Changes clause, grants the contracting officer the authority to direct changes within the contract's general scope.

(FCC) Federal Contracting Certification Practice Test

(FCC) Federal Contracting Certification Practice Test

FCC Post-Award Administration 2