FCC FCC Simplified Acquisition & SAP Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) for most federal contracts under FAR Part 13?
- $250,000 (Correct answer)
- $150,000
- $500,000
- $100,000
Correct answer: $250,000
The simplified acquisition threshold is $250,000 for most federal acquisitions under FAR Part 13.
Question 2: Which FAR part primarily governs simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)?
- FAR Part 13 (Correct answer)
- FAR Part 15
- FAR Part 12
- FAR Part 8
Correct answer: FAR Part 13
FAR Part 13 establishes the simplified acquisition procedures used for purchases at or below the SAT.
Question 3: A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under FAR 13.303 is best described as:
- A simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs by establishing charge accounts with qualified sources (Correct answer)
- A definitive contract with a ceiling price for multiple deliveries
- A task order contract requiring competition for each order
- An indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract under FAR Part 16
Correct answer: A simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs by establishing charge accounts with qualified sources
A BPA is a charge account arrangement with qualified sources to fill anticipated repetitive needs without issuing a new purchase order each time.
Question 4: Under SAP, the micro-purchase threshold for most federal acquisitions is:
- $10,000 (Correct answer)
- $3,500
- $25,000
- $50,000
Correct answer: $10,000
The micro-purchase threshold is $10,000 for most civilian agencies, allowing purchases without competition.
Question 5: When using SAP, which of the following is NOT required for purchases between the micro-purchase threshold and the SAT?
- A formal written solicitation with a minimum 30-day response period (Correct answer)
- Soliciting at least three sources when practicable
- Promoting competition to the maximum extent practicable
- Keeping a record of the solicitation and award
Correct answer: A formal written solicitation with a minimum 30-day response period
SAP does not require a formal 30-day solicitation period; agencies use simplified methods like oral requests for quotes or GSA Advantage.
Question 6: Under FAR 13.106, for purchases above the micro-purchase threshold, the contracting officer must:
- Solicit at least three sources to promote competition (Correct answer)
- Issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Publish a synopsis in SAM.gov for at least 15 days
- Conduct a full price analysis using all FAR Part 15 methods
Correct answer: Solicit at least three sources to promote competition
FAR 13.106 requires soliciting at least three sources to promote competition for purchases above the micro-purchase threshold.
FCC FCC Simplified Acquisition & SAP Procedures 1
What is the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) for most federal contracts under FAR Part 13?