Which system is used to report contract actions?

Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)

Central Contractor Registration (CCR)

Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS-NG)

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS-NG)

Which has responsiblity for the accuracty and the submission of individual contract action reports?

Contracting officer

Contract specialist

Plans and Programs flight

Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA)

Contracting officer

Which contract action is not reportable?

Modifications

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) calls

Purchases made at ability one service stores

GPC purchase exceeding $2,500

Purchases made at ability one service stores

After execution by all parties, copies of contracts or modifications must be distributed within

3 days

7 days

10 days

14 days

10 days

In-process inspection of commercial items by the government _______

is forbidden

is required above the SAT

must be conducted in a manner consistent with commecial practice

must be conducted according to the contractor's quality assurance plan

must be conducted in a manner consistent with commecial practice

Acceptance may NOT take place _______

after delivery

before delivery

at the time of delivery

after payment is made

after payment is made

Acceptance of noncomplex commercial items is prescribed in ___________

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items

52.212-2--Evaluation-Commercial Items

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items 

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items

Ordinarily, what option is given to the contractor because of a notice of rejection for noncomformance?

Subtract cost of nonconforming supplies from invoice

Request government return of nonconforming supplies to vendor

Correct or replace any nonconforming supplies at a discount to the government

Correct or replace any nonconforming supplies at no additional cost to the government

Correct or replace any nonconforming supplies at no additional cost to the government

When delivery is late on a commodities contract, the government may take any of the action except ______

invoke liquidated damages in the agreed amount until deliver is mad or the delivery schedule is renegotiated (if liquidated damages are in the contract )

enter into negotiations with the contractor to extend the delivery date, provided the government receives appropriate consideration for doing so

terminate the contract for default in accordance with Part 49 of the FAR

terminate the contract for default in accordance with Part 12 of the FAR

terminate the contract for default in accordance with Part 12 of the FAR

Which Web-based system provides for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance?

MyInvoice

DFAS vendor pay

Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)

Automoated Business Services System (ABSS)

Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)

To adhere to prompt payment guidelines, payment is due within how many days after government acceptance of supplies?

7 days

10 days

30 days

45 days

30 days

Records of contractor performance are managed in the ___________

Central Contractor Registration database (CCR)

Contractor Performance Evaluation System (CPES)

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FDPS-NG)

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

Which types of copies of contractual instruments can become part of the official contract file?

Original, Authenticated Copies, or conformed copies

Original, Authenticated Copies, or registered copies

Original, authenticated copies, or certified copies

Original, certified copies, and conformed copies

Original, Authenticated Copies, or conformed copies

Which action must be taken prior to providing a contractor with preliminary notice of the government's intent to exercise an option?

 Validate the requirement

Ensure funds are available

Make a determination of price fair and reasonable

Synopsize the government's intent to exercise the option

Validate the requirement

Unless otherwise specified, the government must provide how many days notice of its intent to exercise an option period?

7

30

45

60

60

What option does the government have if it fails to provide the necessary notifications required by the contract and still desires to exercise an option period?

Exercise the govt's unilateral right to the option

Terminate the contract and resolicit as a new requirement

Issue a bilateral modification and obtain contractor concurrence

Issue a change order directing the contractor to continue performance under the current contract

Issue a bilateral modification and obtain contractor concurrence

Which is not required to be accomplished by the CO to exercise and option?

Ensure funds are available

Satisfy competition requirements

Check the Excluded Parties List System

Obtain Representations and Certifications

Obtain Representations and Certifications

The authority to make changes to an existing contract is not extended to ________

modifications executed by contracting officers in accordance with contract scope

contract changes made by a CO at the request of the contractor

qualified contracting officer representatives to make constructive changes to contracts

modifications to contracts within the limitations specified on the contracting officer's warrant

qualified contracting officer representatives to make constructive changes to contracts

A modification in which all adjustments regarding cost, time, scope, and other consideration have been decided and required no further modification to complete contract change is known as _______

a change order

a unilateral modification

an administrative change

a definitized modification

a definitized modification

What modification authority must be cited when making administrative changes to a contract using the SF30?

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items

52.243-4 Changes

52.243-7, Notification of changes

No further authority must be cited

No further authority must be cited

What modification authority must be used when no specific clause can be cited?

Administrative

Changes Clause

Mutual Agreement of the Parties

Other than full and open competition

Mutual Agreement of the Parties

Unilateral modifications may be used for all except ______

issue change orders

issue termination notices

make administrative changes

make changes authorized by the Changes clause

make changes authorized by the Changes clause

When you are processing administrative changes, all may be processed as administrative changes except ______

correcting a fund cite

updating the payment office

correcting errors in unit price

correcting price extension errors

correcting errors in unit price

When you are processing an administrative change, which is required?

Verify funds are available

Obtain contractor signature

Check block 13b of the SF30

Cite the appropriate modification authority

Check block 13b of the SF30

A change order ___________

may be issued unilaterally

must be signed by the contractor

cites 52.212-4 as the authority

are used to make changes outside the scope of contracts

may be issued unilaterally

Changes authorized in fixed-price contracts for supplies include all except ________

place of delivery

methods of shipment or packing

drawings, designs, or specifications

directed acceleration in performance of work

directed acceleration in performance of work

The contracting officer has grounds to terminate a contractor for default when_______

there are excuseable delays resulting in delinquent performance

there is an actual failure or fails to progress to perform contractual obligations.

there is repeated failure to follow the directions given by a government inspector

the contractor's performance has not commenced and the requirement has been cancelled

there is an actual failure or fails to progress to perform contractual obligations.

The contracting officer shall issue a no-cost settlement instead of a termination notice when _____

there are outstanding payments

the government property is funished

available funds have been exceeded

it is known the contractor will accept one

it is known the contractor will accept one

A notice for termination can be rescinded if it is determined that the items had been completed or shipped before the contractor's receipt of notice by

modification of the notice

amendment of the notice

converting the termination notice to a cure notice

converting the termination notice to a show cause notice

amendment of the notice

How can a termination for convenience of a fixed-price contract be settled?

Inventory basis or total-cost basis

Inventory basis or adjusted-cost basis

Total-price basis or total-cost basis

Total-price basis or adjusted-cost basis

Inventory basis or total-cost basis

If a contractor's failure to perform is due to actions of a subcontractor, will the contractor remain liable for excess costs of repurchase?

Yes, if the subcontractor's failure was beyond his control

No.  Prime contracotrs are protected from liablity b the Subcontract Protection clause

No.  Contractor can only be held accountable for costs as defined in the contract; the subcontractor will be charged any excess costs

Yes, if supplies or services were available from other sources and sufficient time remenained for the contractor to meet the required delivery schedule

Yes, if supplies or services were available from other sources and sufficient time remenained for the contractor to meet the required delivery schedule

Which termination consideration is not considered when determing whether to terminate a contract for default?

Value of contractor assets

Specific excuses for the failure

Urgency of the need for the supplies

Ability of the contractor to liquidate guaranteed loans

Value of contractor assets

A cure notice is issued when

a contractor is debarred by another government agency

contract performance is affected by new base entry procedures

a specific condition exists that endangers contract performance

the contracotr fails to submit montly progress payment requests

a specific condition exists that endangers contract performance

What amount of time is the contractor normally given to correct a failure?

10 days from the receipt of the cure notice

One week from the receipt of the cure notice

10 days from the issuance of the cure notice

One week from the issuance of the cure notice

10 days from the receipt of the cure notice

What actions will the CO take if the contractor fails to respond to a show cause notice?

Proceed under the premise that no valid explanation exists

Send a follow-up letter by registered mail, return receipt requested

Proceed with a termination for the convenience of the government

Issue the cure notice giving the contractor an additional 10 days to cure the failure

Proceed under the premise that no valid explanation exists

The show cause notice ________

does not require a formal response by the contractor

may be used to extend the contract performance period

requires the contractor to submit a revised progress schedule

is used to notify the contractor of the possibility of termination

is used to notify the contractor of the possibility of termination

When is the contractor's right to proceed further under the contract terminated?

Upon receipt of the notice of termination

After all appeals have been exhaused

Upon receipt of the niotice of termination

Once the CO's decision is finalized

Upon receipt of the notice of termination

When supplies or services are still required after termination for default, the CO should ______

Forward the requirement to the contractor so a contract can be issued by the contractor

Consolidate the requirement with the next purchase requisition for the same or similar item.

issue a letter to the contractor specifying what is still required and when delivery is required

repurchase the same or similar supplies or services against the contractor's account as soon as possible

repurchase the same or similar supplies or services against the contractor's account as soon as possible

The CO should exercise the government's right to terminate a contract for commercial items only when such a termination __________

can be done at no cost to the government

can be completed w/in 14 working days

if it is mutually agreeable among the partis

would be in the best interest of the government

would be in the best interest of the government

When termination is for the government's convenience, what may a contractor use to demonstrate charges resulting from the termination for which the contractor is entitled to be paid?

Government furnished payroll and termination forms

An affidavit of charges signed by the contractor's accountant

Records from the contractor's standard record keeping system

Paid invoices from suppliers and certified payrolls from subcontractors

Records from the contractor's standard record keeping system

Under the Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items clause, the contractor is required to notify the contracting officer of an excuseable delay ______

W/in 5 work days before the scheduled delivery date

as soon as a meeting can be held with the functional area

after the contractor receives a cure notice for late delivery

as soon as possible after the commencement of an excuseable delay

as soon as possible after the commencement of an excuseable delay

A contractor has notified the CO of the intent not to accept a unilateral purchase.  In this situation, the CO must

issue a cure notice to the contractor

proceed with cancellation of the order

proceed with termination of the order

issue a letter directing the contractor to perform

proceed with cancellation of the order

Contract files using SAP are considered closed when the CO receives ___________

evidence of receipt of property and final payment

a receiving report and a copy of the final payment voucher

shipping documents for the complete shipment and a certified invoice

no requests for follow-up and a correct invoice for the toal amount of the contract

evidence of receipt of property and final payment

The DD Form 1957, Contract Closeout Checklist, is used when closing out

Contracts valued above the SAT

Contracts valued about the micro-purchase threshold

only cost-type contracts seceeding the SAT

all contracts regardless of value

Contracts valued above the SAT

Who needs to be notified when a contract containing classified material is complete and ready to be closed?

Defense Security Service

Defense Contract Audit Agency

Defense Contract Management Agency

Defense Finance and Accounting Services

Defense Security Service

How would you close a contract if the contractor becomes bankrupt?

Get approval from your immediate supervisor

Coordinate with the Office of General counsel

Get approval from your small business specialist

Coordinate with your quality assurance specialist

Coordinate with the Office of General counsel

Data transfer, storage, and retrival procedures must record and reproduce the original document completely, accurately, and clearly.  In addition, procedures must _________

protect the original data from alteration

be acceptable as evidence in a court of law

reduce the amount of material to be stored

be cheaper to store than the original documentation

protect the original data from alteration

The retention period for contracts at or below the SAT is ___________

one year after final payment

three years after final payment

six years after final payment

six years and three month after final payment

three years after final payment

Follow up in a simplified acquisition is ________

done by exception

prohibited below the SAT

mandatory above the micor-purchase threshold

accomplished on a monthly basis until delivery is made or services are performed

done by exception

When delivery is late on a commodities contract, the government may take any actions except _____

invoke liquidated damages in the agreed amount until delivery is made or the delivery schedule is renegotiated (if liquidated damages are included in the contract)

extend the delivery date, provided the govt receives appropriate consideration for doing so

terminate the contract for default IAW Part 49 of the FAR

terminate the contract for default IAW Part 12 of the FAR

terminate the contract for default IAW Part 12 of the FAR

Unless otherwise specified in the contract, FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and conditions-Commercial items, states that the risk of loss or damage to supplies remains with the contractor until the supplies are _______

physically received by OCONUS users

delivered to a carrier, if transportation is FOB

delivered to a carrier, if transportation is FOB destination

accepted by the govt at a destination specified in the contract, regardless of transportation type

delivered to a carrier, if transportation is FOB

In a commodity contract that has a Variations in Quantity clause, the variations that are allowed by the government are those _____________

known to be acceptable to the contractor

that meet customary commercial standards

caused beyond the reasonable control of the contractor

caused by loading, shipping, packing, or allowances within manufacturing processes.

caused by loading, shipping, packing, or allowances within manufacturing processes.

What document is used to guide discussions during a contract post-award conference?

CO's guide

Contract Administrator's guide

DD Form 1484, Post-Award conference record

DD Form 1484, contract administor checklist

DD Form 1484, Post-Award conference record

A CO might use a post-award letter in lieu of a conference when

requested by the requiring activity

a contractor is new to govt contracting

the contract contains complex or special requirement

an incumbent contractor is awarded a new contract and the terms have not changed

an incumbent contractor is awarded a new contract and the terms have not changed

A new wage determination must be incorporated into service contracts ___________

for each new contract in excess of $2,000

when extending the contract pursuant to an option clause

for only those contracts exceeding the SAT

every time a modification is accomplished, regardless of the dollar amount

when extending the contract pursuant to an option clause

Which statement regarding wage determination is correct?

Wage determinations may be incorporated by reference

Wage determinations must be incorporated at the time of award or by modification

Inclusion of the SCA clause in contracts automatically incorporates the most current wage rates

the presence of a wage determination listed in the DoL's databes determnines applicability to a contract

Wage determinations must be incorporated at the time of award or by modification

Items that must be addressed in a preconstruction conference include all except ______

labor standards

contractual authority

termination procedures

accident prevention plans

termination procedures

When the government takes possession prior to completion of construction, and without final acceptance, the one-year warranty period begins ________

when final acceptance occurs

at a time negotiated by the parties

the date after final payment is made

at the time the government takes posession

at the time the government takes posession

When bonds are required on a construction contract, the contractor's notice to proceed is issued after the _________

award, but prior to receipt of bonds

CO has received all executed bonds

award, but prior to contacting surety for proof of issuance of bonds

CO has received notification from the contractor that bonds have been secured

CO has received all executed bonds

What requires that all work under a construction contract be performed in a skillful manner?

Davis-Bacon Act

Service Contract Act

Material and Workmanship clause

Apprentices and Trainees standards

Material and Workmanship clause

All are corrective actions that may be taken by the CO if a contractor falls behind the approved schedule except ________

direct acceleration of work

request voluntary acceleration

excuse delays that are beyond the contactor's control

retain a maximum of 20 per cent of the amount of a progress payment

retain a maximum of 20 per cent of the amount of a progress payment

Which labor standards provisions require all laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of construction to be paid unconditionally and not less than once a week?

Davis-Bacon Act

Service contract Act

Contract Work Hours Act

Payrolls and Basic Records

Davis-Bacon Act

What type of labor interview is used after detecting errors in labor checks or receipt of a complaint alleging violations?

Routine inspections

Employee interviews

Special Compliance Check

Unannounced compliance check

Special Compliance Check

Which labor standards provisions require the contractor to submit weekly copies of all payrolls to the CO and maintain payroll and basic records for a period of three years?

Davis-Bacon Act

Service Contract Act

Payrolls and Basic Records

Contract Work Hours Act

Payrolls and Basic Records

Blanket purchase agreement ordering officer responsibilities include all except __________

competing purchases

maintaining ethical standards of conduct

delegating authority to authorized users within their unit

ensuring orders are placed for only those items on the approved price list

delegating authority to authorized users within their unit

What term is defined in AFFARS as an emergency involving military forces caused by natural disasters, terrorists, subversives, or required military action?

Contingency

National distress

National emergencies

International plan of action

Contingency

What determines the appropriate certification level and training that contracting personnel should have prior to selection as a contingency contracting officer?

The individual's rank

The particular tasking

Squadron CC discretion

Individual's education level held

The particular tasking

What type of organizational structure requires CCOs augmenting the organization to follow another service's Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFAS) when acquiring goods and services?

Joint Forces command

Service Component Support to Own Forces

Joint Theater Support Contracting Command

Lead Service Theater Contracting Organization

Lead Service Theater Contracting Organization

A declared contingency may be designated by the

Assistant secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQC)

Joint Theater Support commander

on-scene commander

secretary of defense

secretary of defense

Responsiveness to basic life support requirement (i.e. food services, potable water, tec) is the main focus of what deployment phase?

Beddown

Sustainment

Initial deployment

Termination/Redeployment

Initial deployment

Which task is not considered a key task in setting up a work center?

Obtaining an interpreter

Making contact with the US Embassy

Establishing a cutoff date for end-of-year purchases

Establishing a system for customers to submit purchase requests

Establishing a cutoff date for end-of-year purchases

All are examples of existing authorities that may be used to provide flexibility in expediting requirements for contingency except ___________

increasing the SAT to $300,000

using written solicitations for requests for proposal

awarding letter contracts and other forms of undefinitized contract actions

awarding contacts for emergency requirements before resolving a protest

using written solicitations for requests for proposal

Who determines the priority of purchase requests in a contingency?

Contingency contracting officer

contracting officer representative

Deployed commander

Functional commander

Deployed commander

What document is typically used to initially fund a contingency operation?

AF IMT Form 9, request for purchase

AF IMT 616, Fund cite authorization

SF 44, Purchase Order-Invoice voucher

DD Form 1348-6, DOD Single Line Item Requisition System Delivery Document

AF IMT 616, Fund cite authorization

Which member of US Embassy essentially operates a contracting office in the host nation and can provide information on local purchasing conditions?

Military Attache'

Financial Attache'

Foreign Services Officer

Government Services Officer

Government Services Officer

What action must a contingency contracting officer (CCO) take to ensure the necessary resources are made available and appropriate policies are established to carry out contracting support at a deployed location?

Contact the nearest US Embassy for assistance

Deploy with an active government purchase card

Obtain reachback support from CONUS organizations

Brief deployed commander on support requirements and contract capabilities

Brief deployed commander on support requirements and contract capabilities

When connectivity issues prevent the reporting of contract actions during a contingency, what action must a CCO take?

Nothing, reporting is not required

Report the actions upon redeployment

Forward the list of contract actions to the US Embassy for monthly reporting

Mail the PIIN log to the home to the UDM for monthly reporting

Report the actions upon redeployment

Which inidividual has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of decentralized blanket purchase agreements (BPA)?

Ordering Officers

Contracting Officer

Deployed Commander

Functional Commander

Contracting Officer

What document is produced by contingency contracting officers (CCO) and contains information about special personnel requirements, host nation support, local customs, billeting, arrangements, and other problems encountered in the contracting process at deployed locations?

After-action report

Inspector General report

Contingency operations report

Government Accountability Office report

After-action report