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References

http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html FAR

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html DFARS

Department of Defense Directive 5000 Series, Program Management

Acquisition- The act of acquiring, developing, producing, operating, maintaining and disposing of an item.

Which of the following goals apply to both public and private sectors? Select all that apply.

-Acquire goods and services at reasonable prices.

-Conduct business in support of operations or missions.

Which AT&L mission is responsible for fulfilling the customers needs?

-Acquisition

Logistics- The process of making sure that the acquisition is supported and maintained properly.

Acquisition- The process of fulfilling an agency need.

Technology- The pursuit of new developments to use leading edge innovations.

Which of the following is part of logistics?

-Acquiring any necessary product support

-Influencing the detailed product design.

-Providing product support to the end user.

Which act established a competitive open bid system?

-Civil Sundry Act

Which of the following best describes how the business relationship between the government and the private sector has evolved over time?

-An informal relationship between the government and private sector gradually became adversarial, but acquisition reform is establishing a more collaborative relationship.

What is the primary regulation used by all federal executive agencies in their acquisition of supplies and services with appropriated funds?

-Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

DOD Contracting Mission

Purchase – the right stuff

Deliver- purchased items to the right place

Deliver- purchased items at the right time

Purchase- items at the right price

Purchase- items using a smart business arrangement

What are some of the responsibilities of a contract specialist/business advisor? Select all that apply.

-Conduct business with integrity, fairness, and openness

-Determine the best...