GSA Qualification Exam Name* First Last Business NameEmail* Phone*Orders or BPAs under the GSA Schedules can be set aside for small businesses.*TrueFalseThe U.S. General Services Administration operates each GWAC?*TrueFalseAre federal buyers required to buy products and/or services from small businesses?*YesNoCan 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)?*YesNoThe GSA posts information about available contracts on FBO.gov?*TrueFalsePerformance on an order cannot extend beyond the term of the contract.*TrueFalseWhat are Special Item Numbers (SINs)?*Select all that apply. A categorization method that groups similar products, services, and solutions together to aid in the acquisition process 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 Purchasing from GSA Schedule contracts offers the following advantages over procuring on the open market:*Select all that apply. GSA has determined prices under Schedule contracts to be fair and reasonable. Schedule contracts offer a wide selection of state-of-the-art commercial supplies and services. Schedule contracts have been awarded in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Administrative time is reduced. 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. All products and services offered under GSA Schedule contracts are evaluated and awarded in accordance with the Trade Agreements Act.*TrueFalseContractors do not have to accept a governmentwide commercial purchase card as payment for services and/or products acquired via a GSA Schedule?*TrueFalseIf an agency can only find two small businesses, can it still do a set-aside?*YesNoSchedule 73 includes what types of services and products?*Select all that apply. Recycling collection containers None of these answers. Chemicals and chemical products Toiletries Food service equipment Cleaning equipment and accessories Federal buyers can stipulate when it wants to receive the products and/or services it acquires via a GSA Schedule.*TrueFalseHow many GSA Schedules are there?*8181524Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) are task order or delivery order contracts for information technology established by one agency for governmentwide use.*TrueFalseWhich Schedule is currently closed to new vendors?*Schedule 75 – Office Solutions (Supplies and Services)Schedule 71 – FurnitureSchedule 738X – Human Resources and Equal Employment OpportunityNone of these answers.Schedule 76 – Publication mediaSchedule 67 – Photo equipment, supplies, and servicesWhich of the below help describe a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under a GSA Schedule contract?* 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. None of these answers. 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. A GSA Schedule BPA lets federal agencies know each year how much it intends to spend with one or more contractors. Select all that apply.Items NOT on a GSA Schedule contract can be included on a Schedule order.*TrueFalseGSA 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).*TrueFalseMulti-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 72 includes what types of items?*Select all that apply. None of these answers. Furnishings and floor coverings Furniture Human resources services GSA 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.*TrueFalseCan socioeconomic status still be used as an evaluation factor as opposed to set-asides?*YesNoWhat is a Contractor Team Arrangement (CTA) under the GSA Schedules Program?*Select all that apply. 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 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 is how a contractor notified a federal buyer that it plans to work with one or more subcontractors. The primary contract vehicle the GSA uses is the GSA Schedule(s) or Multiple Award Schedules program.*TrueFalseSchedule 56 includes products and services related to buildings, building materials, and ____________.*Select all that apply. Contractor salaries Grounds maintenance services and products Industrial products and services Building-related fees None of these answers. Schedule 56 includes what types of services and supplies?*Comprehensive Furniture Management ServicesFacilities Maintenance and ManagementIndustrial Services and SuppliesFood Services, Hospitality, and CleaningWhat 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 Uniforms, safety shoes, and boots are all available via Schedule 84 – Security, Fire, and Law Enforcement.*TrueFalseWhat is a GSA Reverse Auction?* A reverse auction lets multiple contractors bid on an opportunity, whether or not they provide the products and/or services via a GSA Schedule. 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 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. None of these answers.
