GSA Specialist Procurement Processes 2

Question 1

Under FAR Part 13, what is the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) for most federal procurements?

Accepted Answer

$150,000

Answer

The simplified acquisition threshold is $150,000 for most federal purchases, allowing streamlined procedures below this amount.

Question 2

Which GSA contract vehicle is specifically designed for IT products and services and managed by GSA's Federal Acquisition Service?

Accepted Answer

Schedule 70 (now IT Schedule 70/MAS IT)

Answer

GSA's IT Schedule 70, now part of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) IT category, is the primary GSA vehicle for IT products and services.

Question 3

A contracting officer issues a Justification and Approval (J&A) document primarily to authorize what type of acquisition?

Accepted Answer

Other than full and open competition

Answer

A J&A is required under FAR 6.303 to justify and obtain approval for procurements that will not use full and open competition.

Question 4

When using GSA MAS (Multiple Award Schedule), what document does the ordering contracting officer use to solicit quotes from schedule holders?

Accepted Answer

Request for Quote (RFQ)

Answer

Orders under GSA MAS are placed by issuing an RFQ to schedule holders, not a formal RFP, since MAS contracts are already in place.

Question 5

The Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance requirement on GSA Schedule contracts means products must be manufactured or substantially transformed in:

Accepted Answer

A TAA-designated country or the U.S.

Answer

TAA requires that end products sold on GSA Schedules originate from the U.S. or a TAA-designated country, which includes FTA partners and WTO GPA signatories.

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GSA Specialist Procurement Processes 2