Contract Formation and Negotiation

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What is the main purpose of 10 U.S.C. 4701?

To prohibit contractors and subcontractors from discharging employees who disclose certain information (correct)

To establish guidelines for contract administration

To define the role of the contracting officer in contract management

To regulate the negotiation of a DoD contract

What is the exception to the prohibition on reprisal against an employee who discloses information?

When the disclosure relates to a matter of public health or safety

When the disclosure is made to the contractor's supervisor

When the request for reprisal is made by an executive branch official with authority (correct)

When the disclosure is made in writing to the contracting officer

What is considered a deviation from the FAR?

Omission of a solicitation provision when its prescription requires its use (correct)

Authorization of greater limitations on the use of a contract clause prescribed by the FAR

Issuance or use of a policy that is consistent with the FAR

Use of a solicitation provision with modified language that is authorized by the FAR

Which subpart of the DFARS applies to whistleblower protections for contractor employees?

DFARS subpart 203.9 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting negotiations?

To record the negotiation's purpose and acquisition details Signup and view all the answers

What is excluded from the application of DFARS subpart 203.9?

Contracts with the intelligence community Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an acquisition action that is inconsistent with the FAR?

Omitting a solicitation provision when its prescription requires its use Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of issuing policies or procedures that govern the contracting process?

The policies or procedures are not incorporated into agency acquisition regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a disclosure to be exempt from the protection of DFARS subpart 203.9?

If the disclosure relates to an activity of the intelligence community Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a solicitation provision or contract clause that is used on a 'substantially as follows' or 'substantially the same as' basis?

It is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the intent of the FAR Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the whistleblower protection law?

To encourage contractors to report fraud and abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the use of a policy, procedure, solicitation provision, contract clause, method, or practice of conducting acquisition actions that is inconsistent with the FAR?

Deviation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the buyer and seller exchanging ideas or having discussions?

To facilitate a mutual understanding of the contract requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documentation in the contract formation process?

To explain the process of awarding a contract Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of FAR parts 12, 13, 14, and 15?

To describe the contract formation process Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Manage Disagreements' unit in the Prep Course?

To discuss the protest process Signup and view all the answers

What happens if there is a disagreement between the buyer and seller during the Award Life Cycle Phase?

The dispute is resolved through a structured process Signup and view all the answers

What is the third phase of the contract life cycle?

Postaward Phase Signup and view all the answers

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