Aquistions due Tomorrow by 630

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1)  In order to use simplified acquisition procedures (SAP), the aggregate value of the acquisition and all its options:   CANNOT exceed the micro-purchase threshold, except for commercial items.    CAN exceed the simplified acquisition threshold for a developmental item.    CANNOT exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, except for certain commercial items.    CAN exceed the simplified acquisition threshold for a nondevelopmental item. 2)  The status information contained in the System for Award Management (SAM) and additional vendor files maintained by the contracting office, if any, may be used as the basis to ensure that small business concerns are provided the maximum practicable opportunities to respond to solicitations issued using simplified acquisition procedures.   True   False3)  Market research is performed:    When directed by the head of the agency    Only for acquisitions exceeding the micro-purchase threshold    Only for highly technical acquisitions    To determine if commercial or non-developmental items will satisfy the need 4)  Which method of purchase is most appropriate for requirements exceeding the micro-purchase threshold?    Imprest fund    Third party draft    Electronic Commerce    SF 44 5)  Which type of item is LEAST preferred for satisfying Government requirements?    Non-developmental item    Commercial item    Developmental item 6)  You may cancel a unilateral purchase order if:    The contractor accepts the cancellation and claims that costs were incurred as a result of beginning performance.    The items have been delivered and accepted, but later are found to be defective.    The contractor accepts the cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred from beginning performance.    Work has begun and the contractor claims costs were incurred. 7)  What is the public announcement requirement for micro-purchases?    Displayed in a public place.    You must contact at least three vendors.    A GPE notice.    No formal announcement is required. 8)  When making a commercial purchase, you may conduct an in-process inspection:    Only after a contractor has shown to be not meeting responsibility standards.    Any time you have concerns about the supply or service.    Only if consistent with customary commercial practice.    At any time to check that the product being made fits your specification. 9)  Which types of acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small business concerns?   Acquisitions over the simplified acquisition threshold    Acquisitions for commercial items exceeding $3,500, but not exceeding $7 million    Acquisitions below the micro-purchase threshold    Acquisitions exceeding $3,500, but not exceeding $150,000 10)  The installation engineers have a recurring need for 2x4s, plywood, sheetrock, and an assortment of screws and nails over the next 6 months. The estimated amount of each purchase will range from $300 to $5,000. What would be the most effective way of meeting this recurring requirement?   Establish blanket purchase agreements with several local suppliers.    Establish an Imprest fund with local vendors.    Use the government-wide commercial purchase card each time a need arises.    Use an SF 44 whenever a purchase is required. 11)  The Director of Training for the installation has a request to purchase 25 televisions and 25 DVD recorders for the new training facility that will open next month. Each television will cost approximately $525, and each DVD recorder about $300.    SAP cannot be used.    SAP can be used.    SAP can be used ONLY if the contracting officer issues a request for proposals (RFP). 12)  When should electronic commerce be used as a method of solicitation?    Whenever cost-effective and practicable.    Only for micro-purchases.    As directed by the head of the agency.    When no other solicitation method is practicable