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DocuSign Envelope ID:25158025-ADOF-4044-B3BF-3AB3BFDF53FD eCrR—Code of Federal Itegu[at ions htgYs:)!vvww.et;fro vicgi-binllext-idx'?SILT=74dObfi5502c549f3c 1 l dC.. APPENDIX F ELECTRONIC CODE OF FEDMAl,REGULATIONS e-CFR data is current as of August 11, 2017 Title 2�Subtitle A—Chapter it Part 200—Subpart D—•Subject Group The 2:Grants and Agreements PART200—UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS.COST PRINCIPLES,AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS Subpart D—Post Federal Award Requirements PROCUREMENT STANDARDS §200.317 Procurements by states. When procuring property and services under a Federal award,a state must follow the same policies and procedures it uses for procurements from Its non-Federal funds.The slate will comply with§20D.322 Procurement of recovered materials and ensure that every purchase order or other contract Includes any clauses required by sectlon§200.326 Contract provisions.All other non-Federal entities,including subreciplenis of a state,will follow§§200.318 General procurement standards through 200.326 Contract provisions. §200.318 General procurement standards. (a)The non-Federal entity must use its own documented procurement procedures which reflect applicable State. local,and tribal laws and regulations,provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal law and the standards identified In this part. (b)Non-Federal entities must maintain oversight to ensure that contractors perform in accordance with the terms, conditions,and specifications of their contracts or purchase orders. (c)(1)The non-Federal entity must maintain written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection,award and administration of contracts. No employee,officer,or agent may participate in the selection,award,or administration of a contract supported by a Federal award If he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest.Such a conflict of Interest would arise when the employee,officer,or agent,any member of his or her immediate family,his or her partner,or an organization which employs or Is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein,has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract.The officers,employees,and agents of the non-Federal entity may neither solicit nor accept gratuities,favors.or anything of monetary value frorn contractors or parties to subcontracts.However,non-Federal entitles may set standards for situations in which the financial interest is not substantial or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal value.The standards of conduct must provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by officers, employees,or agents of the non-Federal entity. (2)If the non-Federal entity has a parent,affiliate.or subsidiary organization that is not a state,local government,or Indian tribe,the non-Federal entity must also maintain written standards of conduct covering organizational conflicts of interest.Organizational conflicts of interest means that because of relationships with a parent company,affiliate.or subsidiary organization,the non-Federal entity is unable or appears to be unable to be impartial in conducting a procurement action involving a related organization. (d)The non-Federal entity`s procedures must avoid acquIsIlion of unnecessary or duplicative items.Consideration should be given to consolidating or breaking out procurements to obtain a more economical purchase.Where appropriate, art analysis will be made of lease versus purchase attemalives,and any other appropriate analysis to determine the most economical approach. (e)To foster greater economy and efficiency,and in accordance with efforts to promote cost-effective use of shared services across the Federal Government,the non-Federal entity is encouraged to enter into state and local intergovernmental agreements or inter-entity agreements where appropriate for procurement or use of common or shared goods and services. (0 The non-Federal entity Is encouraged to use Federal excess and surplus properly In lieu of purchasing new I of 6 $115117. 12:16 Plvf