Common use of Procurement Contracts Clause in Contracts

Procurement Contracts. The UGG Procurement Standards are at 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.326. The standards for the allowability of professional service costs are found at 2 CFR 200.459. Requirements for supplies are set forth at 2 CFR 200.314, and equipment is covered by 2 CFR 200.313. Additional information regarding the difference between equipment and supplies is provided below. What is important for the purposes of this guidance is that services, supplies and equipment must be purchased or leased in compliance with the UGG Procurement Standards. Additionally, EPA has regulations at 40 CFR Part 33 (discussed below) requiring that recipients make good faith efforts use Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Some other EPA regulations may establish purchasing requirements that apply to certain programs. These regulations include those for Superfund Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) (40 CFR Part 35, Subpart M) and Superfund Cooperative (40 CFR Part 35, Subpart O). If you are a recipient of a TAG or Superfund Cooperative Agreement, review the applicable rule to ensure you comply with the specific requirements for your assistance agreement.