Procurement

What are some Procurement Resources

When purchasing under a FEMA award, recipients and subrecipients must adhere to federal procurement rules outlined in 2 C.F.R. Part 200. These regulations were updated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on November 12, 2020. Here are some key resources to guide procurement compliance:

  1. Roadmap to Procurement Compliance Checklist: This resource helps recipients navigate the federal procurement rules based on their entity type, procurement dollar amount, type of work, and other factors.
  2. PDAT Field Manual: An in-depth guide that outlines mandatory requirements for purchasing under a FEMA award. It supersedes previous versions of the Field Manual.
  3. Contract Provisions Guide: Provides information on required contract clauses and includes sample language. Available in Spanish as well.
  4. Top 10 Mistakes when Purchasing Under a FEMA Award: An infographic highlighting common procurement errors, along with a detailed fact sheet on how to avoid them.
  5. Informal Methods of Procurement by Non-State Entities Fact Sheet: Key information for non-state entities purchasing goods and services under $250,000, including compliance checklists.
  6. Resources for Private Nonprofits and Religious Organizations: Ensures compliance with federal requirements when purchasing under a FEMA grant award.
  7. Exemptions for Indian Tribes: Details exemptions available to federally recognized Indian Tribes when purchasing under a FEMA award.
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