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Which document provides an independent, integrated, comparative assessment and decision, as well as a summary of the acquisition strategy?
Which document provides an independent, integrated, comparative assessment and decision, as well as a summary of the acquisition strategy?
In the context of source selection, what is the primary purpose of limiting evaluation factors to 'critical user requirements'?
In the context of source selection, what is the primary purpose of limiting evaluation factors to 'critical user requirements'?
Which of the following elements are typically considered mandatory factors when evaluating proposals?
Which of the following elements are typically considered mandatory factors when evaluating proposals?
When is a risk rating assessed in conjunction with technical factors or sub-factors?
When is a risk rating assessed in conjunction with technical factors or sub-factors?
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The relative weighting of non-cost/price factors to cost/price factors is documented in the RFP to indicate:
The relative weighting of non-cost/price factors to cost/price factors is documented in the RFP to indicate:
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What action should a PCO take regarding source selection material before it is removed from the designated work area?
What action should a PCO take regarding source selection material before it is removed from the designated work area?
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According to AFFARS Mandatory Procedures, what is the correct way to denote source selection information in an email subject line?
According to AFFARS Mandatory Procedures, what is the correct way to denote source selection information in an email subject line?
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What is the primary purpose of secondary reviews on electronic communications containing source selection files?
What is the primary purpose of secondary reviews on electronic communications containing source selection files?
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Prior to sending correspondence to an offeror, what verification step is crucial according to the AFMC FAR SUP Correspondence Checklist?
Prior to sending correspondence to an offeror, what verification step is crucial according to the AFMC FAR SUP Correspondence Checklist?
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Why is it important to use the Source Selection Information Cover Sheet?
Why is it important to use the Source Selection Information Cover Sheet?
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A contractor intends to submit a claim. What is the latest timeframe they can submit the claim after it has accrued, according to the Disputes Clause?
A contractor intends to submit a claim. What is the latest timeframe they can submit the claim after it has accrued, according to the Disputes Clause?
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Under what circumstance is a contractor required to provide a certification when submitting a claim?
Under what circumstance is a contractor required to provide a certification when submitting a claim?
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Which of the following statements must be included in the certification of a claim?
Which of the following statements must be included in the certification of a claim?
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Who is authorized to execute the claim certification on behalf of the contractor?
Who is authorized to execute the claim certification on behalf of the contractor?
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If a contractor submits a written request for a decision on a claim of $100,000 or less, how many days does the Contracting Officer have to render a decision?
If a contractor submits a written request for a decision on a claim of $100,000 or less, how many days does the Contracting Officer have to render a decision?
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What options does the Contracting Officer have regarding contractor-certified claims over $100,000 within the initial 60-day period?
What options does the Contracting Officer have regarding contractor-certified claims over $100,000 within the initial 60-day period?
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Under the Disputes clause, under what conditions can parties use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
Under the Disputes clause, under what conditions can parties use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
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When determining whether to make an exception for fair opportunity, what key factor should be quantified?
When determining whether to make an exception for fair opportunity, what key factor should be quantified?
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When does the Government start paying interest on an amount found due and unpaid to the contractor?
When does the Government start paying interest on an amount found due and unpaid to the contractor?
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Under what circumstance is a Determination and Approval (D&A) NOT required?
Under what circumstance is a Determination and Approval (D&A) NOT required?
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Where can the Fair Opportunity Exception (FOE) Determination and Approval Template be found?
Where can the Fair Opportunity Exception (FOE) Determination and Approval Template be found?
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Which official is responsible for approving Fair Opportunity Exceptions for amounts between $700,000 and $13.5 million?
Which official is responsible for approving Fair Opportunity Exceptions for amounts between $700,000 and $13.5 million?
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According to the Indefinite Quantity clause 52.216-22, what are the quantities of supplies and services specified in the schedule considered?
According to the Indefinite Quantity clause 52.216-22, what are the quantities of supplies and services specified in the schedule considered?
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Under an Indefinite Quantity contract, if an order is issued during the effective period but not completed within that period, what governs the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations?
Under an Indefinite Quantity contract, if an order is issued during the effective period but not completed within that period, what governs the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations?
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Referring to clause 52.216-18, Ordering, what mechanism is used to order supplies and services under the contract?
Referring to clause 52.216-18, Ordering, what mechanism is used to order supplies and services under the contract?
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According to the Ordering clause, what information needs to be specified in the schedule relating to order issuance?
According to the Ordering clause, what information needs to be specified in the schedule relating to order issuance?
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Under a Limitation of Cost clause, what is the contractor required to do when they anticipate exceeding 75% of the estimated cost within the next 60 days?
Under a Limitation of Cost clause, what is the contractor required to do when they anticipate exceeding 75% of the estimated cost within the next 60 days?
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Which funding clause is typically associated with incrementally funded fixed-price contracts?
Which funding clause is typically associated with incrementally funded fixed-price contracts?
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What action must the government take to obligate itself to reimburse a contractor for costs exceeding the initially estimated cost under a Limitation of Cost clause?
What action must the government take to obligate itself to reimburse a contractor for costs exceeding the initially estimated cost under a Limitation of Cost clause?
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Under the Limitation of Cost clause, what are the contractor's obligations if the government does not increase the estimated cost?
Under the Limitation of Cost clause, what are the contractor's obligations if the government does not increase the estimated cost?
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Which of the following is a commonality among the Limitation of Cost, Limitation of Funds, and Limitation of Government Obligation clauses?
Which of the following is a commonality among the Limitation of Cost, Limitation of Funds, and Limitation of Government Obligation clauses?
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In what type of contract is the 'Limitation of Funds' clause typically used?
In what type of contract is the 'Limitation of Funds' clause typically used?
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According to the excerpts, what must a contractor do regarding costs if they expect them to be substantially less than previously estimated?
According to the excerpts, what must a contractor do regarding costs if they expect them to be substantially less than previously estimated?
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What is the primary purpose of AFMC Mandatory Procedures requiring Business & Contract Clearance for overrun modifications issued under the Limitation of Cost clause?
What is the primary purpose of AFMC Mandatory Procedures requiring Business & Contract Clearance for overrun modifications issued under the Limitation of Cost clause?
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Under what circumstance is the U.S. Government permitted to reproduce, release, or disclose technical data to another party for emergency repair and overhaul, even if restrictions apply?
Under what circumstance is the U.S. Government permitted to reproduce, release, or disclose technical data to another party for emergency repair and overhaul, even if restrictions apply?
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A company develops a new engine component using a mix of private and government funding. What type of rights does the U.S. Government initially acquire regarding the technical data for this component?
A company develops a new engine component using a mix of private and government funding. What type of rights does the U.S. Government initially acquire regarding the technical data for this component?
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A contractor delivers technical data to the U.S. Government with a Government Purpose Rights (GPR) legend. What is a permissible use of this data by the government during the period GPR applies?
A contractor delivers technical data to the U.S. Government with a Government Purpose Rights (GPR) legend. What is a permissible use of this data by the government during the period GPR applies?
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What is the default period specified in the DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) after which the U.S. Government's Government Purpose Rights (GPR) typically convert to unlimited rights, though it is a negotiable timeframe?
What is the default period specified in the DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) after which the U.S. Government's Government Purpose Rights (GPR) typically convert to unlimited rights, though it is a negotiable timeframe?
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A contractor asserts restrictions on certain technical data delivered to the U.S. Government. What action must the contractor take to formally indicate these restrictions?
A contractor asserts restrictions on certain technical data delivered to the U.S. Government. What action must the contractor take to formally indicate these restrictions?
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A contractor delivers technical data to the U.S. Government without any restrictive markings. What is the default assumption regarding the Government's rights to this data?
A contractor delivers technical data to the U.S. Government without any restrictive markings. What is the default assumption regarding the Government's rights to this data?
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A contractor realizes that it delivered technical data to the U.S. Government without the required restrictive markings. What is the procedure the contractor must follow to rectify this?
A contractor realizes that it delivered technical data to the U.S. Government without the required restrictive markings. What is the procedure the contractor must follow to rectify this?
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The U.S. Government identifies a discrepancy in the restrictive markings on technical data delivered by a contractor. What action is the Government obligated to take?
The U.S. Government identifies a discrepancy in the restrictive markings on technical data delivered by a contractor. What action is the Government obligated to take?
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Flashcards
Source Selection Documents
Source Selection Documents
Documents related to the process of selecting sources for contracts.
PCO Review
PCO Review
Precontracting Officer review for approval before any document circulation.
Email Protocol for Source Selection
Email Protocol for Source Selection
Guidelines for securely transmitting source selection info via email.
Source Selection Information Cover Sheet
Source Selection Information Cover Sheet
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Verification of Correspondence
Verification of Correspondence
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Comparative Analysis Report (CAR)
Comparative Analysis Report (CAR)
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Source Selection Decision Document (SSDD)
Source Selection Decision Document (SSDD)
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Evaluation Factors
Evaluation Factors
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Mandatory Evaluation Factors
Mandatory Evaluation Factors
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Technical Factor Risk Rating
Technical Factor Risk Rating
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Government Purpose Rights
Government Purpose Rights
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Entitlement to Government Rights
Entitlement to Government Rights
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GPR Legends
GPR Legends
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Unlimited Rights After Time
Unlimited Rights After Time
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Marking Data
Marking Data
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Unmarked Data Presumption
Unmarked Data Presumption
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Improperly Marked Data
Improperly Marked Data
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Request for Marking Data
Request for Marking Data
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Contractor Claim Submission
Contractor Claim Submission
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Certification Requirement
Certification Requirement
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Decision Timeline for Claims
Decision Timeline for Claims
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Finality of Decision
Finality of Decision
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
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Interest on Claims
Interest on Claims
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Certification Executor
Certification Executor
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Contractor Claims of $100,000 or Less
Contractor Claims of $100,000 or Less
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Limitation of Cost
Limitation of Cost
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Limitation of Funds
Limitation of Funds
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Limitation of Government Obligation
Limitation of Government Obligation
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Government Discretion to Fund
Government Discretion to Fund
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Contractor Notification Requirement
Contractor Notification Requirement
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Estimated Cost Specification
Estimated Cost Specification
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Non-reimbursement Clause
Non-reimbursement Clause
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Best Efforts Clause
Best Efforts Clause
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Fair Opportunity Exceptions
Fair Opportunity Exceptions
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Indefinite Quantity Contract
Indefinite Quantity Contract
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Delivery Performance
Delivery Performance
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Ordering Clause
Ordering Clause
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Contract Performance Period
Contract Performance Period
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Minimum Quantity Requirement
Minimum Quantity Requirement
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Maximum Quantity Designation
Maximum Quantity Designation
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Senior Procurement Executive
Senior Procurement Executive
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Study Notes
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA)
- CICA is a statute enacted in 1984
- CICA applies to procurements above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($150K)
- CICA requires publication of proposed contract actions above $25K for 15 days. The time period may be either 30 or 45 days
- CICA requires suspension of a contract if protested in a timely manner.
- Benefits of CICA include increased savings and improved quality
- CICA components include Sealed bidding & Competitive Proposals, Broad Agency Announcements
- CICA requires a "Competition Advocate" (Mr. Braswell, Lt. Col. Surrey, Jerry O, Theme Poirier)
FAR Part 6 Tiering
- Full and Open Competition
- Fully complies with CICA intent
- No restriction on offerors solicited
- No separate approvals required when soliciting based on full & open competition
- Full and Open After Exclusion of Sources
- One or more sources excluded
- Establish alternate source(s)
- Increase or maintain competition resulting in reduced costs
- D&F(Delegation and Finding) requirements are needed
- Promote socio-economic principles
- One or more sources excluded
- Other Than Full & Open Competition
- Restricted to specific exceptions (7 in total)
CICA Exceptions to Full and Open Competition
- Only One Responsible Source
- Unusual and Compelling Urgency
- Industrial Mobilization; or Engineering, Development, or Research Capability
- International Agreement
- Authorized or Required by Statute
- National Security
- Public Interest
J&A
- Used when written approval is required
- May be for a single contract action or multiple actions
- Should include coordination/approval cover page
- Should include a detailed description of the contracting action, the work/services to be performed.
- Requires an identification of the statute and FAR authority.
- Should justify the use of the exception
- Should outline efforts that were taken to find other potential sources
- If a J&A was completed on a prior action similar steps/documentation must be completed on a follow-on action.
- Should include discussion on "Fair and Reasonable" costs
- Should describe the market research conducted
Approval Authorities
- <$700K = PCO
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$700K <$13.5M = Competition Advocate
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$13.5M <$93M = PEO
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$93M = Senior Procurement Executive (SAF/AQ)
Other Information
- USD AT&L letter 21 Aug 2014, Actions to Improve Department of Defense Competition
- Use of RFI's before using "Only One Responsible Source"
- Tracking plans to overcome barriers to competition for follow-on J&A
- USD AT&L Guidelines For Creating and Maintaining a Competitive Environment
- DAU CLC 055 "Competition Requirements"
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Test your knowledge on the source selection process with this quiz. Understand key concepts such as acquisition strategies, evaluation factors, and mandatory elements in proposal assessments. Ideal for professionals involved in procurement and acquisition procedures.