GSA Qualification Exam Name* First Last Business NameEmail* Phone*Multi-Agency Contracts (MACs) are task order or delivery order contracts established by one agency for use by government agencies to obtain a variety of supplies and services.*TrueFalseSchedule 56 includes products and services related to buildings, building materials, and ____________.*Select all that apply. Grounds maintenance services and products Building-related fees None of these answers. Contractor salaries Industrial products and services Orders or BPAs under the GSA Schedules can be set aside for small businesses.*TrueFalseWhat is a Contractor Team Arrangement (CTA) under the GSA Schedules Program?*Select all that apply. A CTA under the GSA Schedules Program is an arrangement in which two or more GSA Schedule contractors join together to provide a total solution to meet a customer's needs. A CTA spells out for a contractor the delivery services it must use when delivering products acquired under a GSA Schedule. A CTA lets the contractor know if he or she can join with another contractor to provide a total solution to meet a customer’s needs. A CTA is how a contractor notified a federal buyer that it plans to work with one or more subcontractors. All products and services offered under GSA Schedule contracts are evaluated and awarded in accordance with the Trade Agreements Act.*TrueFalseWhich of the below help describe a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under a GSA Schedule contract?* A GSA Schedule BPA lets a contractor know in advance the services and/or products it must provide. A GSA Schedule BPA is an agreement established by a customer with a GSA Schedule contractor to fill repetitive needs for supplies or services. None of these answers. A GSA Schedule BPA lets federal agencies know each year how much it intends to spend with one or more contractors. A GSA Schedule BPA simplifies the filling of recurring needs, while leveraging a customer's buying power by taking advantage of quantity discounts, saving administrative time, and reducing paperwork. Select all that apply.Purchasing from GSA Schedule contracts offers the following advantages over procuring on the open market:*Select all that apply. None of these answers. Pre-award synopses are not required for Schedule purchases and post-award synopses are only required when the opportunity was restricted to a sole source or a limited number of firms under an approved Limited Source Justification. Schedule contracts offer a wide selection of state-of-the-art commercial supplies and services. GSA has determined prices under Schedule contracts to be fair and reasonable. Administrative time is reduced. Schedule contracts have been awarded in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) are task order or delivery order contracts for information technology established by one agency for governmentwide use.*TrueFalsePerformance on an order cannot extend beyond the term of the contract.*TrueFalseFederal buyers can stipulate when it wants to receive the products and/or services it acquires via a GSA Schedule.*TrueFalseSchedule 72 includes what types of items?*Select all that apply. Human resources services Furnishings and floor coverings None of these answers. Furniture Which Schedule is currently closed to new vendors?*Schedule 71 – FurnitureSchedule 76 – Publication mediaSchedule 738X – Human Resources and Equal Employment OpportunitySchedule 67 – Photo equipment, supplies, and servicesSchedule 75 – Office Solutions (Supplies and Services)None of these answers.The GSA posts information about available contracts on FBO.gov?*TrueFalseWhat is a GSA Reverse Auction?* A reserve auction is a government-managed platform and marketplace that government customers can use to save money on acquisitions of non-complex commodities and simple services. A GSA reverse auction is available for the purchase of products, services, and solutions offered through GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). A GSA reverse auction lets federal buyers reach out to contractors on a specific GSA Schedule and offer less than what they’ve priced their products and/or services at. A reverse auction lets multiple contractors bid on an opportunity, whether or not they provide the products and/or services via a GSA Schedule. None of these answers. If an agency can only find two small businesses, can it still do a set-aside?*YesNoThe primary contract vehicle the GSA uses is the GSA Schedule(s) or Multiple Award Schedules program.*TrueFalseGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts, also referred to as GSA Schedule and Federal Supply Schedule contracts, are indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts that are available for use by federal agencies worldwide.*TrueFalseAre federal buyers required to buy products and/or services from small businesses?*YesNoContractors do not have to accept a governmentwide commercial purchase card as payment for services and/or products acquired via a GSA Schedule?*TrueFalseItems NOT on a GSA Schedule contract can be included on a Schedule order.*TrueFalseHow many GSA Schedules are there?*2418158GSA makes available professional services, equipment, supplies, telecommunications, and information technology from commercial businesses to government organizations and the military through acquisition services from its Federal Acquisition Service (FAS).*TrueFalseCan socioeconomic status still be used as an evaluation factor as opposed to set-asides?*YesNoSchedule 56 includes what types of services and supplies?*Facilities Maintenance and ManagementFood Services, Hospitality, and CleaningIndustrial Services and SuppliesComprehensive Furniture Management ServicesWhat other types of services and/or products can the government acquire via the GSA?*Select all that apply. New construction Building management and preservation services Property leases Schedule 73 includes what types of services and products?*Select all that apply. None of these answers. Food service equipment Cleaning equipment and accessories Toiletries Chemicals and chemical products Recycling collection containers The U.S. General Services Administration operates each GWAC?*TrueFalseUniforms, safety shoes, and boots are all available via Schedule 84 – Security, Fire, and Law Enforcement.*TrueFalseCan a federal buyer decide to source a product and/or service from a small business or business that is a certified set-aside (e.g., Woman-Owned Small Business)?*YesNoWhat are Special Item Numbers (SINs)?*Select all that apply. None of these answers. Numbers assigned products that don’t fit under a GSA Schedule but are still available for a federal buyer to purchase A number assigned to each product a contractor makes available via a GSA Schedule A categorization method that groups similar products, services, and solutions together to aid in the acquisition process
