Government Procurement Certification Contract Administration 3

Question 1

What is the primary function of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 in government contracting?

Accepted Answer

It provides procedures for resolving contractor claims and appeals against the government

Answer

The Contract Disputes Act establishes procedures for resolving disputes, including contractor claims, Contracting Officer Final Decisions, and appeals to Boards of Contract Appeals or the Court of Federal Claims.

Question 2

A contractor submits a claim exceeding $100,000. What additional requirement applies under the Contract Disputes Act?

Accepted Answer

The claim must be certified by a contractor official authorized to bind the company

Answer

Claims exceeding $100,000 must include a certification by a contractor official attesting to good faith and accuracy of the claim, under penalty of False Claims Act liability.

Question 3

Which document does the Contracting Officer issue to formally resolve a contractor claim under the Contract Disputes Act?

Accepted Answer

Contracting Officer's Final Decision (COFD)

Answer

The Contracting Officer's Final Decision (COFD) is the formal written government decision on a contractor claim, triggering the contractor's appeal rights.

Question 4

How many days does a contractor generally have to appeal a Contracting Officer's Final Decision to a Board of Contract Appeals?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

Under the Contract Disputes Act, a contractor has 90 days from receipt of a COFD to file an appeal with the appropriate Board of Contract Appeals.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'Subcontracting Plan' required under FAR Part 19 for certain large business contractors?

Accepted Answer

To establish goals for awarding subcontracts to small businesses and disadvantaged businesses

Answer

Subcontracting plans establish percentage goals and outreach commitments ensuring large contractors maximize opportunities for small and disadvantaged business subcontractors.

Government Procurement Certification Practice Test

Government Procurement Certification Practice Test

Government Procurement Certification Contract Administration 3