Government Procurement Supplier Relationship & Performance Management Flashcards
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Which document formally establishes performance expectations and metrics between a government agency and a contractor?
Answer: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
A QASP outlines how the government will monitor and evaluate contractor performance against established standards.
A contractor consistently delivers goods two days late but meets all quality standards. Which performance metric is most affected?
Answer: Schedule performance
Late deliveries directly impact schedule performance metrics, even when quality requirements are met.
Under FAR 42.1502, which contracts require contractor performance evaluations to be entered into CPARS?
Answer: Contracts over the simplified acquisition threshold
FAR 42.1502 requires past performance evaluations for contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
What is the primary purpose of a Contractor Teaming Arrangement (CTA) in government procurement?
Answer: To allow companies to combine complementary capabilities for a solicitation
CTAs allow two or more companies to combine their strengths to compete for and perform a government contract.
When a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) observes unsatisfactory performance, the FIRST step should be to:
Answer: Document the observation and notify the Contracting Officer
The COR must document performance issues and report them to the CO, who has the authority to take formal corrective action.
Which type of incentive contract ties fee to contractor performance on cost, schedule, AND technical performance?
Answer: Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF)
CPAF contracts allow the government to evaluate and award fee based on subjective performance factors including technical excellence and schedule adherence.
A supplier's on-time delivery rate drops from 95% to 78% over three months. According to best practices, what should the government buyer do FIRST?
Answer: Schedule a performance review meeting with the contractor
Best practice calls for a performance review meeting to identify root causes before escalating to formal corrective action mechanisms.