Government Procurement Certification Federal Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under FAR 9.1, what is the minimum period a contractor may be debarred from federal contracting?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

FAR 9.406-4 states that debarment generally should not exceed three years.

Question 2

Which statute requires federal contractors with contracts over $10,000 to take affirmative action for equal employment opportunity?

Accepted Answer

Executive Order 11246

Answer

Executive Order 11246 mandates affirmative action and non-discrimination for federal contractors above the $10,000 threshold.

Question 3

The Buy American Act generally requires that end products purchased by the government be manufactured in the U.S. with what minimum domestic component content (under current FAR rules)?

Accepted Answer

55%

Answer

FAR 25.101 sets the domestic content threshold at 55% for most manufactured end products under the Buy American Act.

Question 4

A contractor discovers a potential Anti-Kickback Act violation on a federal contract. Under FAR 3.502, the contractor must report it to:

Accepted Answer

The contracting officer and the Inspector General

Answer

FAR 3.502-3 requires contractors to report kickback violations to both the contracting officer and the agency Inspector General.

Question 5

Under the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), certified cost or pricing data is required when a negotiated contract action exceeds:

Accepted Answer

$2,000,000

Answer

TINA (10 U.S.C. 2306a / 41 U.S.C. 3502) and FAR 15.403-4 require certified cost or pricing data for actions exceeding $2,000,000.

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Government Procurement Certification Federal Regulations & Compliance 2