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Federal Acquisition Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under FAR Part 9, before awarding a security services contract, the contracting officer must determine that the contractor is:

    Answer: Responsible — meaning it has the capability, integrity, and financial resources to perform

    FAR Part 9 requires a pre-award responsibility determination confirming the contractor has adequate financial resources, a satisfactory performance record, and necessary legal compliance.

  2. An armed security officer on a federal contract is required to report an incident involving firearm use. Under FAR, this type of reporting obligation is typically established in:

    Answer: The contract's Performance Work Statement or special contract requirements

    Incident reporting procedures, including firearm discharges, are specified in the contract's PWS or special requirements section tailored to the agency's security needs.

  3. When a federal agency uses a Best Value Tradeoff source selection for a security contract, it means:

    Answer: The agency evaluates price and non-price factors like past performance and technical approach

    Best Value Tradeoff allows the agency to pay a price premium if a technically superior or more experienced offeror offers better overall value.

  4. Under the Service Contract Labor Standards enforced through FAR Part 22, a security contractor must pay guards at least:

    Answer: The wage rate set in the applicable Wage Determination for the locality

    Wage Determinations issued by the Department of Labor and incorporated into the contract set the minimum wages and fringe benefits for each labor category in a specific geographic area.

  5. A contracting officer representative (COR) observes that the armed security contractor is not following the post orders specified in the contract. The COR's proper action is to:

    Answer: Document the deficiency and report it to the contracting officer

    The COR documents performance issues and reports them to the contracting officer, who has the authority to take contractual action; the COR cannot direct contractor employees.

  6. Under FAR, a contractor who discovers it has overcharged the government on a security contract is required to:

    Answer: Voluntarily disclose and repay the overpayment

    FAR ethics clauses require contractors to promptly disclose and repay any overpayments discovered, as part of their obligation to maintain honest dealings with the government.

  7. Which FAR clause specifically prohibits a security contractor's employees from accepting gifts or gratuities from the federal agency's personnel?

    Answer: FAR 52.203-3 (Gratuities)

    FAR 52.203-3 (Gratuities) prohibits contractor employees from offering or accepting gratuities to or from government personnel in connection with the contract.