A common mistake Applicants make in procurement and contracting is related to emergency contracting and noncompetitive procurement.
Common Mistakes
Avoidance Strategy
State governors, Tribal officials and local officials cannot waive Federal procurement standards. Therefore, even during a governor-declared state of emergency, Recipients and Applicants must remember to follow Federal regulations regarding noncompetitive procurement. This includes ensuring exigent or emergency conditions are met and maintaining proper documentation. Failure to comply with Federal procurement standards may jeopardize grant funding.
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