GSA Specialist Procurement Processes 5

Question 1

In a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) competitive ordering situation, what is the maximum threshold above which an agency must conduct a formal competition among MAS holders for services?

Accepted Answer

$25,000

Answer

For services orders above $25,000, FAR 8.405-2 requires the ordering agency to issue an RFQ to at least three MAS schedule holders and consider all responses.

Question 2

A Performance Work Statement (PWS) differs from a Statement of Work (SOW) primarily because a PWS:

Accepted Answer

Describes required outcomes and measurable performance standards rather than prescribing methods

Answer

A PWS focuses on what the government needs (results/outcomes) and defines measurable standards, allowing contractors flexibility in how they perform.

Question 3

Under FAR 15.403-1, certified cost or pricing data is required for negotiated contracts exceeding what threshold?

Accepted Answer

$2 million

Answer

The Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) requires certified cost or pricing data for negotiated contracts, modifications, and subcontracts exceeding $2 million.

Question 4

Which protest forum has the shortest deadline for filing after a contract award — 10 days from when the protester knew or should have known the basis of protest?

Accepted Answer

GAO (Government Accountability Office)

Answer

GAO bid protests must generally be filed within 10 days after the basis of protest is known or should have been known, per 4 C.F.R. 21.2.

Question 5

The GSA Acquisition Manual (GSAM) supplements which overarching federal acquisition regulation?

Accepted Answer

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Answer

The GSAM is GSA's agency-specific supplement to the FAR, implementing and supplementing FAR requirements for GSA acquisitions.

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GSA Specialist Procurement Processes 5