CLC 222 Test 6

CLC 222- COR Test 1 1. What is the source of the COR’s Authority a. The contracting Officer’s Representative Designation/Appointment Letter 2. COR Documentation for all types of contracts should be retained by whom and for how long? a. 3 years- at the end of the contract the COR files should be turned over to the Contracting Officer 3. All are considered typical duties of the COR except? a. Making changes to the contract 4. What guidelines should contracting Officer’s representatives following to ensure they are following ethical standards? a. All of these answers are correct 5. What guidelines should contracting Officer’s representatives following to ensure they are following ethical standards? 6. Participation by a government employee in matters I which he or she has a financial interest is prohibited. CLC 222 – COR Test 2 1. Who has the official responsibility for performing market research? a. Contracting officer 2. When writing a SOW use the SMART Principle which stands for: a. Specific, measurable, accountable, reasonable, time based 3. Items to consider during the development of the IGE include: (Select all that apply) a. An unbiased realistic cost estimate for the supplies or service that will be procured under the contract b. The estimate of resources and costs a prudent contractor will incur in the performance of a contract c. An estimate that agrees with documented market research 4. The purpose of evaluation factors is to represent the hey areas of importance and emphasis to be considered in the source selection decision. Of the statements below, the only true statement is: a. The offeror can be evaluated against the evaluation factors and compared to other offerors’ proposals 5. The elements of a purchase request include a. All of these answers are correct 6. Acquisition Planning’s principal purpose is to ensure that the government meets its needs in the most effective, economical and timely manner while emphasizing competition and promotion the use of commercial items. a. True 7. The purpose of evaluation criteria is to represent the areas of importance and value to the Government as well as risk allocation to be considered in the source selection decision. Which one of the following statements about the source selection decision process is True?

a. The proposals are evaluated against the evaluation factors which must include cost/price to government 8. Most of the annual requirements for supplies and services are funded with procurement funds a. False 9. Cost reimbursement contracts are used when there is uncertainty in the outcome of the effort; the greatest risk is placed on the Government. Select the correct answer from the following statements: a. Under a cost reimbursement contract, the contractor is reimbursed for costs but receives no fee. 10. When preparing for procurement that can only be purchased from a single source, the __________ document is required. a. Justification and approval 11. The two techniques used to select a contractor within the best value continuum include: a. Lowest price Technically acceptable and Trade-off Process 12. All of the following are elements of a Purchase Request except. a. COR nomination Letter 13. The COR’s role in evaluating and awarding a contract include IPT member, SSEB technical Evaluator, and Technical Expert or Representative a. True 14. The purpose of market research is to determine capabilities in the marketplace able to satisfy the government's needs. a. True 15. Contracting Methods available which can streamline the contracting Timeframe include: a. All of the answers are correct 16. When preparing for a procurement that can only be purchased from a single source, the ____ document is required a. Justification and Approval 17. What are the three phases of the appropriation life cycle? a. Current b. Expired c. Cancelled 18. Items to consider during the development of the IGE include: a. The estimate of resources and costs a prudent contractor will incur in the performance of a contract b. An estimate that agrees with documented market research c. An unbiased realistic cost estimate for the supplies or services that will be procured under the contract. 19. The existing contract, including all options, is about to end. The customer likes the work of the incumbent contractor and has expressed a desire to have the new contract be awarded to that incumbent contractor. Which on of the following statements is true> a. The COR can assist in the acquisition planning and writing the evaluation criteria to ensure the best contractor is selected for the new contract. CLC 222 – COR- Test 3

14. The program manager for the transportation directorate requested that the COR submit a request to change the contract. The change is an increase in quantity of 1000 truck tires costing $225 each, under a fixed price tire contract for 500 tired. Choose the best answer regarding the scope of this requirement. a. The increase may not be within the scope of the tire contract 15. Common causes of a constructive change include a. All answers are correct 16. During negotiations for a proposed change to the contract, the Contracting Officer may rely on the COR for technical reviews. a. True 17. The contracting officer’s representative must read and understand the contract, including any attachments and modifications to the contract a. True CLC 222 – COR- Test 4 1. Inspection and acceptance criteria for fixed-price deliverables include: a. TIMELINESS 2. Areas assessed in contractor past performance are _____(Select All that Apply) a. Cost controls b. Performance against contract schedule c. Commitment to customer satisfaction d. Conforming products or services 3. Contractors are generally no held liable for loss, damage destruction, or theft of government property when _______. a. All responses are correct 4. After award of the contract, the post award conference is a good place to ensure that the government and the contractor have a common understanding of the contractual requirements. a. True 5. Past performance assessments may include inputs from the (select all that apply) a. End user b. Legal counsel c. Contracting officers representative d. Contracting officer 6. The inspection clause for ____ contracts allows for the contracting officer to charge not only the cost of rework to the contractor but also additional costs associated with reinspection a. Cost reimbursement 7. The government has _____ from receipt of an invoice to notify the contractor if it is improper. a. Seven days 8. If the invoice does not comply with contract requirements, the invoice must be returned to the contractor within seven days. a. True b. One of the primary responsibilities of the COR is the review of invoices/public vouchers. Which of the following statements is true regarding this duty?

c. Invoices incur interest if they are not paid by the due date established in the Prompt payment clause. 9. The government property policy at FAR 45.102 attempts to reduce the Government’s risk when providing property to the contractor. Select the one statement about the policy on providing contractors government property that is False. a. The contractor personnel must provide certification that they have been trained on the proper use and care for the property. 10. Acceptance means the act of an authorized representative of the Government assuming ownership of supplies or approving services. Based on what you have learned about the responsibilities of the COR, choose a true statement from the following: a. it is the policy of the government that contract quality assurance is conducted before acceptance. 11. A COR will typically use a _____ to document the inspection and acceptance of a supply or service. a. DD250 or Wide Area Workflow 12. The contracting Officer’s Representative has authority to approve overtime request from the contractor. a. False 13. The only exceptions to final acceptance are (select all that apply) a. Gross mistakes amounting to fraud b. Fraud c. Latent defect 14. When conducting assessment of contractor performance, the COR must consider (check all that apply) a. The inspection plan shown in the quality assurance surveillance plan b. The terms and conditions of the contract, including attachments c. Concerns of safety and welfare of contractor employees 15. The COR reviews public vouchers (SF-1034) under cost type contracts for _____. a. Reasonable, allowable, allocable, and consistent costs CLC 222 – COR- Test 5 1. The contracting officer’s representative’s normal monitoring activities should shed light on warning signs of contractor problems, such as a failure to meet performance deadlines. a. True 2. When dealing with non-compliance, what is the most preferred solution? a. Have the contractor repair or replace the defective or non-conforming supplies, or re- perform the on-conforming service at no additional cost. 3. Select the item that is considered a restrictive marking a. All of those responses are correct 4. During communications with the contractor the COR may ______. a. Provide clarification about concerns or issues 5. You, as a COR, are giving technical direction to the contractor. This is adding value for the government and additional expense to the contractor. This is within the scope of the COR duties. a. False