Government Procurement Processes & Procedures Flashcards
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Under the FAR, what is the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) as of 2023?
Answer: $150,000
The simplified acquisition threshold is $150,000, below which agencies may use simplified acquisition procedures instead of full and open competition requirements.
Which procurement method requires a contracting officer to document why only one source can satisfy the requirement?
Answer: Sole source justification
A sole source justification (J&A) must be prepared and approved before awarding a contract without competition, documenting the specific authority and rationale.
What is the purpose of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in federal procurement?
Answer: To simplify recurring purchases from established sources
A BPA is a simplified acquisition method that allows agencies to fill recurring needs by establishing charge accounts with qualified sources, reducing paperwork per transaction.
Under FAR Part 15, what distinguishes 'discussions' from 'clarifications' in competitive acquisitions?
Answer: Discussions may allow proposal revisions; clarifications do not
Clarifications are limited exchanges that do not allow proposal revisions, while discussions (conducted in the competitive range) permit offerors to revise their proposals.
What document formally authorizes a contractor to begin work before a contract is fully executed?
Answer: Undefinitized contract action (UCA)
An Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) authorizes work to begin before price and other terms are agreed upon, with definitization required within a specified period.
Which of the following is NOT a valid basis for using other than full and open competition under FAR 6.302?
Answer: The contracting officer's preference for a known vendor
A contracting officer's personal preference for a vendor is never a valid statutory exception to competition requirements under FAR 6.302.
When must an agency publish a pre-solicitation notice (Sources Sought) on SAM.gov before issuing an RFP?
Answer: For acquisitions over $25,000 unless an exception applies
FAR 5.201 requires agencies to post a synopsis on SAM.gov at least 15 days before issuing a solicitation for acquisitions over $25,000, unless a specific exception applies.