CON 200-Subcontracting Plan

Question 1

When reviewing the Make-or-Buy program plan, Raw Materials, Commercial Items and Off-the-Shelf Items shall not be included unless their potential impact on contract cost or schedule is critical? (T/F)

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The following are responsibilities, as outlined in FAR 19.706, of the ACO in management of contracts containing subcontracting plans

Answer 2

Educate the public on small business opportunities.

Question 3

Objectives of the subcontracting plan

Answer 3

1. Identify the effects of the Make-or-Buy Program;
2. Determine the requirement for a subcontracting plan;
3. Identify subcontract management requirements;
4. Determine the need for subcontract consent;

Question 4

Make-or-Buy Program” is a term that generally applies to the contractor’s decision whether or not to make something in-house, or to subcontract or acquire that particular item from another contractor.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Contractors are exempt from the “Advance Notification” requirement if the awarded prime contract is a “Cost” type

Answer 5

False

Question 6

The need for a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) is determined by the ACO (or PCO if administration is retained) based on the past performance of the contractor, and the volume, complexity and dollar value of the subcontracts

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The Government must review all contractor Make-or-Buy decisions.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

The Government’s requirement for consent to subcontract is designed to protect the Government’s interest in subcontracts issued by the prime.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Once a contract that includes a subcontracting plan has been awarded, monitoring or periodic surveillance to ensure contractor compliance with the plan becomes a contract administration function.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Even if a contractor has an approved “Contractor Purchasing System”, that contractor is still required to get the approval from the Contracting Officer prior to subcontracting a portion of the prime contract.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What responsibilities does the KO have regarding the make-or-buy program?

Answer 11

responsible for evaluation, negotiation, and agreement of the contractor’s make-or-buy program

Question 12

What contracts do not require a subcontracting plan?

Answer 12

• awarded to small business concerns;
• for personal services;
• that will be performed entirely outside of the United States and its outlying areas (this includes contract modifications); or
• within scope modifications that do not contain the clause at 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns.

Question 13

What are the four types of a subcontracting plan?

Answer 13

individual, master, commercial and comprehensive