What's my limit?
What is the SAT?
$350,000
FAR Overhaul 2.101
Is there a standardized template for GSA postings?
Yes.
Check your Sharepoint.
In the RFO, can you use an OF-347 for commercial buys?
No.
SF-1449 is mandated.
You should only contact your customer if something is wrong in your requisition packet.
False.
You should always be in communication with your customer throughout the process
When does Buy American - Supplies kick in?
When the supply contract or supply portion of a services contract for furnishing supplies exceeds Micro-Purchase Threshold.
FAR Overhaul 25.100 (b)
When are you required to follow procedures in part 5 for Federal Supply Schedule orders?
Part 5 does not apply unless otherwise prescribed.
538.7102-1(b)
What GSA service can be utilized to help support you in your acquisition planning?
GSA's Market Research As a Service.
What are the two types of Buy American Waivers?
Class Waivers
Individual Waivers
There is no formal process for submitting documents to OCP for review.
False.
Guidance was put out on April 7, 2026.
What is the ceiling for simplified procedures when the head of the agency determines supplies or services are to be used to support response to an emergency or major disaster?
$15 Million
FAR Overhaul 12.001 (c)(4)
When using simplified procedures under SAT, when you want to solicit directly from sources, you must ensure what three things?
Post a presolicitation notice to GPE in accordance with 5.1, unless an exception in 5.101b exists.
Solicit quotations from at least three sources.
Whenenver practicable, solicit quotations from two sources not included in the previous solicitation.
What is the maximum percent for order level materials for the total value of the order ?
33.33%
AGAR 408.401-70
How is the total contract value calculated?
Maximum potential dollar amount of a contract includes:
The base period or base quantity
All Option Periods and optional quantities
Any other priced options that the government could choose to exercise
You can order open market items with GSA orders?
False.
You can purchase order level materials. Under the Old FAR these were defined differently.
How often does the FAR adjust statutory acquisition-related dollar thresholds for inflation?
Every 5 years
FAR Overhaul 1.108
A combined synopsis for a requirement with an estimated value of $60,000 and not subject to WTO GPA or FTO, must be posted at least how many days to allow for receipt of quotations?
No Minimum. Allow Reasonable opportunity to respond.
FAR Overhaul 5.201 Table 5-3
What site do you use to find information on a GSA contractor's terms and conditions, price list, contact information, and socio-economic status?
GSA eLibrary
What acquisitions do not require Market Research?
Purchase Card Acquisitions
AGAR 410.001(b)
Before releasing sensitive and/or confidential information to evaluators (IGE, business plans, technical data, etc.), you only need to obtain a signed Conflict of Interest Acknowledgment and Disclosure form.
False. You also need a Nondisclosure Agreement. AGAR 403.104-70
What is the threshold for when World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) is applicable for supplies and services?
Equal to or exceeding $174,000.
FAR Overhaul 25.402
Are you required to make a public announcement that is separate of the award notice requirements for a GSA order for $9 million?
You are required to post the sole source justifications over SAT to the GPE. You are not required to post the public announcement as prescribed in 5.302.
538.7104-3 (b)(3)(ii)
538.7102-1(b)
Who is the USDA POC for GSA?
Char Milan
Char.Milan@gsa.gov
Who makes recommendation to the Appointing Authority for Warrants?
The Contracting Officer's Warrant Board
Crissy will miss us when we transition to our mission areas permanently?
False!
We will still be asking her questions about the changes. Some of us may be blocked in Teams.