The federal procurement lifecycle from acquisition planning through award tested in federal contracting basics.
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- What does FAR stand for?
- Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Define acquisition planning.
- The process of determining the need for supplies or services and developing a strategy to satisfy that need
- What is the primary federal website for posting procurement opportunities?
- SAM.gov (System for Award Management)
- How many days before issuance must an agency publish a synopsis of a proposed procurement?
- At least 15 days
- What is the difference between a Statement of Objectives (SOO) and an RFP?
- SOO states desired results only; RFP includes detailed specifications and requirements
- Name three federal small business set-aside programs.
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- When is sealed bidding used instead of negotiated procurement?
- When detailed specifications are available and price is the primary award determinant
- What is an RFQ (Request for Quotation)?
- A simplified solicitation method for purchases, typically under $250,000, using less formal procedures
- Define a BAFO (Best and Final Offer).
- An agency request for contractors to submit their final revised proposal and pricing
- How long from GAO receipt does a bidder have to protest a contract award?
- 10 days
- When must an agency provide debriefing to an unsuccessful bidder?
- Upon request, within a reasonable time after contract award or cancellation
- What is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract?
- A contract where the contractor receives a set price regardless of actual costs incurred
- What is a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract?
- A contract where the contractor is reimbursed for allowable costs plus a fixed dollar fee
- When is a Time-and-Materials (T&M) contract used?
- When the scope of work or duration cannot be determined in advance
- What is an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract?
- A contract that establishes a framework for delivery of supplies or services with indefinite quantity over an extended period