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What is the primary reason for avoiding conflicts of interest in Government-contractor relationships?
To ensure transparency in disclosures and maintain public trust
What is the expectation from contract managers in terms of conducting business?
To conduct business with complete impartiality
What is the standard for government personnel in terms of official conduct?
To be willing to make a full public disclosure of their actions
What is the expectation from contract managers in terms of collaboration with other professionals?
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What is the primary responsibility of contract managers in terms of Government business?
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What is the guiding principle for government personnel in terms of public trust?
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What is a crucial aspect of an internal control system for a contractor involved in Government contracting?
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What is a potential consequence for a contractor that fails to timely disclose credible evidence of a violation of Federal criminal law?
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What is the primary purpose of an employee business ethics and compliance training program for a contractor?
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What is a key consideration for a contractor's internal control system in relation to Government contracts?
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What is a critical aspect of a contractor's disclosure obligations in relation to Government contracts?
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What is the underlying principle of a contractor's business ethics and conduct program in relation to Government contracts?
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What is the primary purpose of Standards of Conduct prescribed by agencies?
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What is the overarching rule regarding the acceptance of gifts from contractors/employees?
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What is the consequence of accepting kickbacks, bribes, or gratuities?
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What is the primary purpose of the Anti-Kickback Act of 1986?
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What is the key principle in government contracting ethics?
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What is the consequence of violating the Standards of Conduct?
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What is the primary focus of FAR 1.102-2(c) in terms of procurement?
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What is the guiding principle for government personnel in terms of contracting activities?
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What is the primary goal of effective communication among affected parties in government contracting?
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What is the expectation for contractors and prospective contractors in terms of treatment?
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What is the primary role of transparency in government contracting?
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What is the primary focus of the DoD Contracting Competency Model in terms of communication?
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When is the contracting officer's judgment formally documented?
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What happens before determining to withhold award based on conflict of interest considerations?
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What is required of government contractors according to FAR 3.1002?
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What is the purpose of submitting a request for waiver in accordance with FAR 9.503?
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What is the expected behavior of government contractors in terms of integrity and honesty?
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What is included in the contract file?
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What information is required to be included in the negotiation regarding contractor systems?
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What happens when certified cost or pricing data are not required?
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What is included in the summary of the contractor's proposal?
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What is the result of submitting inaccurate certified cost or pricing data?
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What is the purpose of a cost analysis in determining a fair and reasonable price?
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What is the significance of recognizing inaccurate certified cost or pricing data?
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What type of information must be marked according to FAR provision 52.215-1?
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What happens if the contracting officer believes that proprietary information has been inappropriately marked?
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What is the purpose of marking source selection information?
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What is the consequence if the contractor agrees that the marking is not justified?
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What determines whether source selection information is disclosed?
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What is the purpose of FAR 3.104-4(d)?
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What is the primary basis for contracting officers to determine fair and reasonable prices?
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When are certified cost or pricing data required to establish fair and reasonable prices?
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What is the order of preference in determining the type of data required to establish fair and reasonable prices?
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What is the primary responsibility of contracting officers in terms of price determination?
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What is the purpose of obtaining data other than certified cost or pricing data?
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What is the primary consideration for contracting officers in source selection?
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When conducting a price analysis, what information must be included in the summary?
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What document must be created to document a business decision, such as the use of a specific contract type?
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At the conclusion of negotiations, what document will the contracting officer complete?
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What form is used to award negotiated contracts in which signatures of both parties on a single document are appropriate?
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Prior to negotiating a sole source contract, what must the contracting officer complete?
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What form is used to amend any solicitation or modify any contract?
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What type of information must be marked with the legend 'Source Selection Information-See FAR 2.101 and 3.104'?
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Who is authorized to receive contractor bid or proposal information and source selection information?
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What is the primary purpose of marking information with the legend 'Source Selection Information-See FAR 2.101 and 3.104'?
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What is the consequence of unauthorized disclosure of contractor bid or proposal information and source selection information?
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What type of information is considered source selection information?
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Why must contractor bid or proposal information and source selection information be protected from unauthorized disclosure?
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What is the consequence if the contractor agrees that the marking is not justified?
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What is the primary consideration for contracting officers in source selection?
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What type of information is considered source selection information?
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What happens if the contracting officer believes that proprietary information has been inappropriately marked?
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What is the primary reason for protecting contractor bid or proposal information and source selection information?
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What determines whether source selection information is disclosed?
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What must be included in the summary when determining a fair and reasonable price based on price analysis?
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What document is used to award negotiated contracts in which signatures of both parties on a single document are appropriate?
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What must be completed prior to negotiating a sole source contract?
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What type of document is used to amend any solicitation or modify any contract?
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What is the primary basis for contracting officers to determine fair and reasonable prices?
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What is the purpose of the document created to document a business decision, such as the use of a specific contract type?
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What is the primary focus of the negotiation summary in relation to certified cost or pricing data?
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What is the purpose of including the contractor's proposal and field pricing assistance recommendations in the negotiation summary?
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What is the consequence of submitting inaccurate certified cost or pricing data?
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What is the primary purpose of the negotiation summary in relation to the Government's negotiation objective?
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What is the purpose of including the contractor's systems in the negotiation summary?
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What is the primary purpose of the negotiation summary in relation to the contractor's exceptions?
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What is the primary basis for protesters to dispute the terms of a solicitation?
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What is the purpose of claim certification?
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What is the primary remedy for a contractor's claim?
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What is the consequence of submitting a fraudulent claim?
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What is the purpose of dispute resolution in government contracting?
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What is the primary consideration for contractors submitting claims?
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What is the timeframe for a contractor to submit a claim to the contracting officer?
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What is the certification requirement for claims exceeding $100,000?
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Who is responsible for issuing a written decision on a Government claim initiated against a contractor?
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What is the purpose of submitting a claim in writing to the contracting officer?
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What is the consequence of not certifying a claim exceeding $100,000?
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When must the contracting officer suspend performance or terminate the awarded contract?
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What information must agencies furnish to the GAO?
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What is the purpose of providing a list of documents to the GAO and all parties?
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When can a contract be awarded after a protest has been filed?
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What is the consequence of a protest filed with the GAO after contract award?
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What is the purpose of providing the name, title, and telephone number of one or more officials to the GAO?
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