GCPC
What is the micro purchase threshold in the United states for services?
$2,500
Where can you find "Definitions of words and terms" in the FAR?
FAR part 2
What FAR Part Governs Simplified Acquisition Purchases (SAP)?
FAR Part 13
Where is the OCS guidance located?
Joint Publication 4-10
Where in the FAR is the GCPC authorized as an acquisition method?
FAR Subpart 13.3 (FAR part 13 acceptable)
Where (FAR Part) can you find all clauses?
FAR Part 52
Can a KO use FAR Part 13 to purchase non-commercial items?
Yes, The simplified acquisition threshold when acquiring other than commercial products or commercial services, use any appropriate combination of the procedures in parts 13, 14, 15, 35, or 36, including the use of Standard Form1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair), for construction contracts (see 36.701(a));
When is OCS most applicable to Operations?
During Joint Operations
What program/ platform does the USMC GCPC program uses to make payments?
Where are you required to post solicitations for solicitations over $25k? (unless and exception applies)
Hint: is the GPE
Sam.gov / Contract Opportunities
Where can you find Field Ordering Officer (FOO) appointment guidance?
MAPP / CKP (templates) / local SOP
Is OCS a function of Logistics?
Yes
Does Section 889 apply to GCPC purchases?
Yes!
What is an 8(a) set aside? Where do you find the regulation?
FAR Subpart 19.8- Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C.637(a)) established a program that authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to enter into all types of contracts with other agencies and award subcontracts for performing those contracts to firms eligible for program participation. This program is the "8(a) Business Development Program," commonly referred to as the "8(a) program." A small business that is accepted into the 8(a) program is known as a "participant." SBA’s subcontractors are referred to as "8(a) contractors." As used in this subpart, an 8(a) contractor is an 8(a) participant that is currently performing on a Federal contract or order that was set aside for 8(a) participants.
What FAR part governs Foreign Acquisitions?
FAR part 25
SRRBs (MR3Bs) are required for all requirements over what amount?
$1M
An individual may use the GCPC to make a purchase the exceeds the MPT, as long as it does not exceed $25K. What documents does the card holder need to have in order to make an authorized purchase using GCPC upto $25k?
Individual card holder must have a warrant issued by a CCO, with a limit of $25k.
What are the source selection processes and techniques that may be used to design competitive acquisition strategies?
Hint: Best value continuum
FAR part 15.1
- Tradeoff process
- LPTA
- Tiered evaluation of small business offers * https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2019-title13-vol1/xml/CFR-2019-title13-vol1-sec125-2.xml
What Class deviation provides guidance to contractors performing in Japan?
Hint: Provides SOFA guidelines
Class Deviation 2018-O0019 - Contractor Personnel Performing in Japan
(30 August 2018)
How many combatant command are there?
11:
Africa Command ;Central command; Cyber Command; Indo-Pacific Command; Northern Command; Southern Command; Space command; Special Operations command; Strategic command; Transportation command