FCC Post-Award Administration 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of a contract surveillance plan in post-award administration?

Accepted Answer

To document how the government will monitor contractor performance against contract requirements

Answer

A contract surveillance plan defines the methods, frequency, and responsibilities for monitoring contractor performance after award.

Question 2

Under FAR 52.249-8, a contractor is in default when it fails to deliver supplies or perform services within the time specified. How many days' notice must the government generally provide before terminating for default?

Accepted Answer

10 days written notice to cure

Answer

FAR 52.249-8 requires the government to give a contractor 10 days' written notice to cure a failure before terminating for default.

Question 3

A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) discovers the contractor is using an unauthorized subcontractor. What should the COR do first?

Accepted Answer

Document the finding and notify the contracting officer

Answer

The COR lacks authority to take contractual action and must immediately document findings and refer them to the contracting officer for action.

Question 4

Which type of contract modification requires the signature of both the government and the contractor?

Accepted Answer

Bilateral modification

Answer

A bilateral modification (supplemental agreement) requires mutual consent and signatures from both the government and the contractor.

Question 5

Under DCAA audit requirements, which cost principle under FAR 31.201-2 must be met for a cost to be allowable?

Accepted Answer

The cost must be reasonable, allocable, and compliant with applicable standards

Answer

FAR 31.201-2 requires that allowable costs be reasonable, allocable to the contract, and compliant with GAAP and any applicable CAS standards.

(FCC) Federal Contracting Certification Practice Test

(FCC) Federal Contracting Certification Practice Test

FCC Post-Award Administration 3