GSA Specialist Contract Management 4

Question 1

A contractor claims the government's actions amounted to a cardinal change. Which of the following BEST describes a cardinal change?

Accepted Answer

A change so substantial it is outside the general scope and effectively a new procurement

Answer

A cardinal change is a modification so significant it falls outside the contract's general scope, potentially constituting a breach of contract.

Question 2

Under FAR 32.9, what is the maximum number of days after which the government must pay a proper invoice before interest penalties begin accruing under the Prompt Payment Act?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

The Prompt Payment Act generally requires the government to pay proper invoices within 30 days or interest penalties accrue.

Question 3

A GSA contracting officer is evaluating past performance for a source selection. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate source for past performance information?

Accepted Answer

The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

Answer

CPARS is the government's official system for documenting and accessing contractor past performance evaluations for source selection purposes.

Question 4

When administering a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract, the contracting officer's MOST critical oversight responsibility is:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the contractor does not exceed the estimated cost without prior approval

Answer

On CPFF contracts, the government is only obligated to pay costs up to the funded ceiling, so the CO must monitor against cost overruns and ensure timely notification under the Limitation of Cost clause.

Question 5

Which acquisition strategy allows GSA to award multiple contracts to several vendors for the same or similar work, creating a pool from which task orders are competed?

Accepted Answer

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award

Answer

Multiple-award IDIQ contracts create a pool of pre-qualified vendors who compete for task or delivery orders, promoting ongoing competition.

(GSA) Certified General Services Administration Specialist Practice Test

(GSA) Certified General Services Administration Specialist Practice Test

GSA Specialist Contract Management 4