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Procurement and Contracting

How to buy goods and hire contractors so FEMA will pay: federal procurement standards, emergency contracting, contract types and the records to keep.

Sources: PAPPG v5.0 and 2 CFR Part 200 (Sections 200.317–200.327).

GovStar guide · in developmentA full procurement guide is on the wayIt will cover each procurement method, emergency and exigency contracting, contract clauses, cost or price analysis and the documentation FEMA reviews, with interactive checks. Until then, start with the questions below.
Deep dives: common questions
What procurement rules do local governments and nonprofits have to follow?Procurement rules for local governments and nonprofitsWhat procurement rules apply to state, tribal and territorial governments?Procurement rules for states, tribes and territoriesCan we hire a contractor without competitive bidding in an emergency?Sole-source contracts and emergenciesWhich contract types will FEMA pay for?Contract types and time-and-materials limitsCan we use standby contracts, cooperative purchasing or another agency’s contract?Pre-positioned and cooperative purchasing contractsWhat contract records do we need to give FEMA?Contract cost documentation
Related:Procurement compliance manualCost Eligibility reference2 CFR 200 grant rulesForce Account Labor GuideAll cost guides