2024 CLG 0010 DoD Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card Overview Lesson 3 Complete Questions & Answers (Solved) 100% Correct
- Micro-Purchase Thresholds
Answer:
The GPC Program streamlines the acquisition process to obtain supplies, services, and construction under micro-purchase thresh- olds.When using the GPC to make an open market micro-purchase, the cost of the supplies, services, or construction shall not exceed the aggregate (total) amount of the applicable threshold.The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) defines "micro-purchase" as the acquisition of supplies or services, the aggregate (total) amount of which does not exceed the micro-purchase threshold.
- Micro-Purchase Controls
Answer: The FAR imposes certain controls on micro-purchases, including those for: Services under the Contract Labor Standards Statute Construction Contingency operations
- Services Under the Service Contract Labor Standards Statute
Answer: As previously discussed, the micro-purchase threshold for services under the Service Contract Labor Standards statute (formerly known as the Service Contract Act) is $2,500.Services under the Service Contract Labor Standards Statute greater than the micro- purchase threshold of $2,500 require a Government contract with a wage determination applicable to the minimum wages or fringe benefits made under sections 2(a) or 4(c) of the Act (41 U.S.C. 351[a] or 353[c]) applicable to the employment in a given locality of one or more classes of service employees required for the service on the contract.
- Construction
Answer: The micro-purchase threshold for construction is $2,000. This threshold applies to all 50 United States and the District of Columbia. Construction exceeding $2,000 requires a Government contract with the wage determination applicable to the labor wages for the location of the construction site subject to 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, Wage Rate Requirements (Construction).When the GPC is used for small construction purchases up to $2,000, written approval (e-mail acceptable) is required from the office responsible for the building/facility (e.g., local installation Department of Public Works) prior to construction.
- Contingency Operations
Answer: Periodically the Secretary of Defense authorizes an increase in the micro-purchase threshold to support contingency operations or to facilitate defense against or recovery from cyber, nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack; as described in FAR 13.201(g)(1).The increased thresholds may be used only when authorized by offices within the 1 / 2
Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment) and Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller). GPC CHs authorized to purchase using these increased limits must:
Have specific authority granted to them in their appointment letters.Have their single purchase and monthly spending limits increased upon the formal declaration.Ensure all contingency-related transactions are paid for using lines of accounting earmarked for the contingency.Ensure all GPC transactions have a direct relationship to the declared contingency operation.
- Contingency Operations, Cont
Answer: A couple of factors must be considered to deter- mine which FAR 13.201(g)(1) micro- purchase threshold is authorized. The following charts illustrate the micro-purchase threshold based on the physical location of the purchaser and, for services, the place of performance
- Cardholder Considerations Before Purchase
Answer:
Prior to purchase, it is important to:
Ensure adequate and appropriate funds are available to cover the cost of the supply or service being procured. CHs must also ensure adequate funds are available to cover both the cost of the supply/service plus the bank's check fees.Determine if any special requirements or approvals are required. (Normal procedures for obtaining special requirements or approvals are provided in Component-level GPC guidance.Several are addressed in the following section. Contact your A/OPC or A/BO with any questions.) Check for availability from required sources. CHs must purchase supplies and services in accordance with the laws, regulations, and policies for the specific type of purchase.
- Preapproval Requirements
Answer:
Preapproval from the A/BO is required for any purchase initiated by a CH without a written requirement from the requestor (e.g., CH self-generated purchases).Preapproval may also be required for certain categories of services/supplies.
These include:
Chemicals, paints, and hazardous materials Computer equipment and software Construction up to $2,000 Books and subscriptions Consult with your A/BO or A/OPC before purchasing any of these types of items to determine whether preapproval is required.
- Required Sources
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Answer: FAR part 8 specifies the available sources of supplies and services and defines the priority for consideration of these sources. FAR 8.002 specifies the mandatory sources of supplies and services. If available, CHs must purchase items from mandatory sources of supplies and services, even if the item is available at a lower price from a non-mandatory source. Select here for more information about mandatory sources specified in FAR