CON 3900 Exam Questions & Answers Study Guide - Latest 2023/24
Express Actual Authority:
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Authority explicitly given to the agent through the principal's written or oral instructions
Implied Actual Authority:
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authority to do what is usual, customary and necessary to accomplish the action. No express agreement
Apparent Authority:
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someone reasonably believes an individual has the authority to act on the behalf of the government
Delegation of authority:
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he FAR and states that each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise (FAR 1.108(b)).
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contract:
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mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to furnish the supplies or services (including construction) and the buyer to pay for them in writing
Mutual Assent:
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meeting of the minds. parties involved in a contract must come to an agreement about the details of the transaction and each party either makes a promise or begins or renders performance.
Capacity:
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refers to the legal competence of a person to enter a valid contract.
Consideration:
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something of value that a promisor (the offeror) receives from a promisee (the offeree) in return for his or her offer.
Lawful Purpose:
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the contract must not be for an unlawful purpose or contrary to public policy
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Essential elements of a contract:
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Capacity Mutual assent Consideration Lawful purpose
FAR part 10:
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market research
Market research:
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the process used to determine if industry can support the acquisition "needs" of the Government. a continuous process for gathering and analyzing information about products and services that are available in marketplace.
Market research is conducted to determine:
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if commercial products/services or non-developmental items are available to meet the Government's needs or could be modified to meet the Government's needs (FAR10.002(b)).
Strategic market research:
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continuous. overall market developments, trends and capabilities.An example of strategic research is attending a trade show for a specific industry.
Tactical Market:
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conducted at specific points during the acquisition process. provides a deeper understanding of the market and answer specific questions about the capabilities, products or services available in the market.
Market research can be:
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Strategic or Tactical
The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984, (CICA):
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Generally, unless an exception applies or is otherwise expressly authorized by statute, Contracting Officers shall promote and provide for full and open competition in soliciting offers and awarding Government contracts.
Competitive Procedures:
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Sealed bids.Competitive proposals Combination of competitive procedures.(e.g., two-step sealed bidding).Other competitive procedures
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