SSO Federal Acquisition Regulations 3

Question 1

Under FAR 52.219-8, a prime contractor for vessel security services with a subcontracting plan must submit which report to demonstrate small business utilization?

Accepted Answer

SF-294 (Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts)

Answer

SF-294 (Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts) documents how prime contractors have utilized small businesses as subcontractors, as required under FAR 52.219-8.

Question 2

A Ship Security Officer's company bids on a federal contract for port security training. Under FAR Part 15, which document establishes the government's evaluation criteria?

Accepted Answer

The source selection plan and solicitation evaluation factors

Answer

Under FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation), the source selection plan and solicitation must disclose the evaluation factors and their relative importance used to select a contractor.

Question 3

Which FAR clause requires a contractor providing vessel security services to flow down certain contract requirements to all subcontractors?

Accepted Answer

FAR 52.244-6 (Subcontracts for Commercial Items)

Answer

FAR 52.244-6 requires prime contractors to insert specified FAR clauses in subcontracts for commercial items and services, ensuring flow-down of key requirements.

Question 4

Under FAR Part 22, a contract for vessel patrol and security guard services must comply with which labor law requiring minimum wages for service employees?

Accepted Answer

Service Contract Labor Standards (formerly Service Contract Act)

Answer

The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), formerly the Service Contract Act, applies to federal service contracts and requires prevailing wages and fringe benefits for service employees.

Question 5

A contracting officer modifies a vessel security contract to add new requirements. Under FAR 43.103, this change falls under which modification type if both parties agree?

Accepted Answer

Bilateral modification (supplemental agreement)

Answer

A bilateral modification, or supplemental agreement, is a contract modification that requires the contractor's signature because it changes the scope, price, or terms by mutual agreement.

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test

SSO Federal Acquisition Regulations 3