Just Compete It
To maximize competition, solicitations are published on this website known as the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE)
This individual has the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts
Contracting Officer
Making micro-purchases and utilizing the Expanded Use Program is simply done by using this
Governmentwide commercial purchase card (GPC)
This part prescribes policies and procedures unique to the acquisition of commercial products, including commercial components, and commercial services.
Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services - Part 12
The Appropriation Numerical Code for Air Force O&M funds
3400
The public law was enacted in 1984 (now FAR Subpart 6.1″Full and Open Competition”) for the purpose of encouraging competition for the award of all types of government contracts.
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA)
The act of approving an unauthorized commitment by an official who has the authority to do so (FAR 1.602-3)
Ratification
A simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources of supply
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
This part prescribes policies and procedures for conducting market research to acquire, distribute, and support supplies and services
Market Research - Part 10
This law (or rule) requires appropriated funds to be used only for goods and services for which a need arises during the appropriation’s availability for obligation
Bona Fide Need
No separate justification or determination and findings is required under FAR Part 6 to limit competition to this type of small business for sole source awards
8(a) participants
A special form of written approval by an authorized official that is required by statute or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain contract actions
Determination and Findings
Agencies shall use simplified acquisition procedures to the maximum extent practicable for all purchases of supplies or services between this dollar value
Purchases at or below the micro-purchase threshold not exceeding the SAT
A contract awarded using other than ____ ______ procedures is a negotiated contract. Name the Far Part and Number
Sealed Bidding Part 14
This act prohibits federal agencies from obligating or expending federal funds in advance or in excess of an appropriation
Antideficiency Act
This official is responsible for reviewing an agency's contracting operations and identifying and reporting opportunities and actions taken to acquire commercial items to meet its needs
The agency advocate for competition
Except as authorized by law, the maximum term of contracts for severable services that are funded by annual appropriations
Until the end of the fiscal year of the appropriation
A cash fund of fixed amount established by an advance of funds, for disbursement in cash for relatively small amounts
Imprest Fund
This part contains a subpart for Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements
Service Contracting - Part 37
The concept of Federal Appropriations law is framed by three major fiscal limitations. Name all three
Purpose, time, and amount
The seven circumstances permitting other than full and open competition (FAR 6.302)
1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
2. Unusual and compelling urgency
3. Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services
4. International agreement
5. Authorized or required by statute
6. National security
7. Public interest
The Clearance Approval Authority (CAA) for an Operational contract value >$10M to <$1B
AFICC (OL-GSC) Director of Contracting
AKA the Senior Contracting Official (SCO)
Except as specifically permitted by executive agencies, the fast payment procedure may not be used for individual purchasing instruments exceeding this amount
$35,000
FAR 13.402
The two Reserved FAR parts
Part 20 and Part 21
The 5 Appropriation categories commonly used by acquisition programs
1. Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E)
2. Procurement
3. Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
4. Military Personnel (MILPERS)
5. Military Construction (MILCON)