Reference no: EM132607145

Problem 1: In order to consider pursuing a waiver, the offeror must provide the Contracting Officer all of the following items, EXCEPT:

Select one:

a. Phase out plan

b. Compelling justification

c. Full and complete laydown

d. Signed agreements with prohibited sources

Problem 2: Which procurements are impacted by the Section 889 rule?

Select one:

a. Only procurements that exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

b. Only Information Technology procurements

c. All procurements that exceed the micropurchase threshold

d. All procurements

Problem 3: (True or False) The CO is not required to pursue a waiver and may choose instead to reject the offer and move to the next company in line for award.

Select one:

a. False

b. True

Problem 4: Who is responsible for granting waivers (other than for national security interest of the U.S.)?

Select one:

a. Head of the Executive Agency

b. Congress

c. Senior Procurement Executive

d. Contracting Officer

Problem 5: What are the two exceptions to Section 889?

Select one:

a. Contracting for services that have previously been provided by the same vendor and contracting for equipment that is valued under the simplified acquisition threshold

b. Contracting for a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party

(Backhaul, Roaming, or Interconnection arrangements) and contracting for telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data.

c. Contracting for services that will be conducted in the U.S only and contracting for equipment that may provide visibility into user data

d. There are no exceptions