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What FAR Part governs simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)?
FAR Part 12
What clause allows the Government to extend services up to 6 months?
FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services
What FAR Part governs Acquisition Planning?
FAR Part 7
What FAR Part governs Competition Requirements?
FAR Part 6
What is the first thing a Contracting Specialist should confirm when receiving a requirement package?
Funding certification (correct LOA/CLIN structure) and requirement clarity/approval
What FAR Part governs Contracting by Negotiation (source selections)?
FAR Part 15
What clause allows the Government to unilaterally extend the contract period for an option year?
FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract
What FAR Part governs Market Research?
FAR Part 10
What is the name of the document used when you intend to award without full and open competition under FAR Part 6?
Justification and Approval (J&A)
Who owns the requirement and validates the need?
The Requirement Owner / Customer (not Contracting)
What FAR Part governs sealed bidding?
FAR Part 14
True or False: 52.217-8 may be exercised even if it was not evaluated at award.
False
*200 bonus points to the team that can identify what we'd be doing if we exercise this without it being evaluated at time of award
What is the primary purpose of market research?
To determine if commercial products/services are available and to shape acquisition strategy (competition, pricing, terms)
What FAR Part governs small business programs?
FAR Part 19
Name two items typically required for a complete requirements package in PKA.
PR, funding doc, SOR/SOW/PWS, IGE, market research, brand name or sole source justification (if applicable).
What FAR Part governs indefinite delivery contracts such as IDIQs?
FAR Part 16.5
What modification type is used to incorporate a change to terms and conditions of the contract and/or adjust price?
Supplemental Agreement (bilateral modification)
What document supports the determination that a requirement is commercial?
Commerciality Determination (or Market Research Report supporting commercial item/service determination)
True or False: A J&A is required to use brand-name or equal descriptions for the Department of War.
True IAW DFARS 212.102-70(b) "...the documentation addressed in FAR 12.102 is required to use brand name or equal descriptions or proprietary specifications and standards."
What is the most common reason a requirement package gets delayed at contracting?
Incomplete documentation (missing funding, vague SOR/SOW/PWS, missing IGE, missing approvals).
What regulation governs the procedures for placing orders and establishing blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) against Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts?
GSARs (Subpart 538.71 - Federal Supply Schedule Ordering Procedures)
What FAR part governs contract modifications?
FAR Part 43
IAW FAR 10.001(f): Agencies must procure commercial products and commercial services to the maximum extent practicable. Using the results of market research, agencies will determine, in the following order of piority, whether-
(1) A commercial product or commercial service on an existing ______________ ________ can meet the agency's requirements;
governmentwide contract
What value can Simplified procedures (FAR 12.201-1) be used up to?
$9 million
A customer demands award in 3 days for a $200K requirement. What is your best contracting response to assist your mission partner in understanding the timeline between requirements package and award?
(Must hit at least 3 key areas)
Explain lead times and regulatory steps (market research, synopsis if needed, solicitation, evaluation, responsibility determination, documentation) and propose an achievable acquisition strategy.