The following scenario describes a typical situation where the Procurement Officer/Assistant must make decisions regarding the use of security instruments. Read the scenario and answer the questions which follow.

The UN Peacekeeping Mission in Congo (MONUSCO) has a requirement for five new offices in the interior regions of Congo. After conducting a market survey, it was decided that constructing new offices was the most cost-effective option in those areas. Six local vendors are identified for this project, however the financial stability and creditworthiness of the vendors is not very strong. All the vendors are engaged with other sub-contractors and suppliers for labour and material.