Pre Test End User Forum

Before the issuance of Notice of Award (NOA) for items charged to RAF, what must be issued first?

• Purchase Request

• Disbursement Voucher

• Certificate of Availability of Funds (CAF)

• Budget Utilization Report

What must be secured if items in the Purchase Request do not correspond with the approved APP?

• A waiver of expenses

• A re-alignment and supplemental APP

• A new budget allocation

• An emergency fund

What type of expenses are considered supportive in nature to patient treatment?

• Life-Saving Expenses

• Emergency Expenses

• Essential Expenses

• Non-Essential Expenses

What is the first step in the bidding prioritization process?

• Issuance of Certificate of Availability of Funds

• Preparation of Purchase Requests

• Early Procurement Activity

• Issuance of Notice to Award

Before a PR can be approved, it must be checked against what document?

• CAF

• Approved APP

• Payroll

• Itinerary of Travel

What is the classification of expenses that are directly related to patient treatment?

• Life-Saving Expenses

• Essential Expenses

• Non-Essential Expenses

• Administrative Expenses

What is a Framework Agreement (FA)?

• A contract for emergency procurement only

• A one-time purchase agreement with a fixed supplier

• A written agreement that sets terms for future purchases called "Call-Offs"

• An informal agreement with multiple suppliers

What is the main purpose of a Framework Agreement?

• To reduce supplier options

• To finalize contract prices permanently

• To establish terms, conditions, and pricing for future call-offs

• To eliminate procurement processes

What is the minimum and maximum duration of a Framework Agreement?

• 3 months to 1 year

• 6 months to 2 years

• 1 year to 3 years

• 2 years to 5 years

What is the maximum allowable quantity for repeat orders under the FA guidelines?

• 10% of awarded quantity

• 25% of actual quantity delivered

• 50% of awarded quantity

• 75% of estimated need