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Ready or Not, Federal Procurement Guidelines Are Coming

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Save the date for the NAEP Federal Procurement Institute
February 7-8, 2018
Hanover, MD (Outside of Baltimore near BWI airport)

This course provides specific information concerning Federal Government policies related to procurements for grants, contracts and cooperative agreements. It is designed to be a resource if you purchase goods and services in support of federally sponsored programs or research. The Institute will focus on the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards which introduces new requirements in the procurement process for grants and cooperative agreements. The new policies were originally scheduled for implementation on December 26, 2014; universities now have additional time to comply. That time is running out. Are you ready?

The course will cover the following:

  • Differences between grants, contracts and cooperative agreements
    Office of Management and Budget Circular A-110 , [Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 215]
    • Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations
  • Office of Management and Budget Circular A-21 , [Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 220]
    • Cost Principles for Educational Institution
  • Uniform Guidance: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements
    for Federal Awards
  • Panel discussion on UG implementation
  • Federal Data Security Requirements
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) summary
  • Federal requirements and information related to all procurement activities
    • Chemicals of Interest
    • Drones and UAVS
    • Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
    • International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
    • Animal Welfare Act
    • Human Subject Research
    • Specially Designated Nationals

Registration for this event will open by early November but save the date on your calendar now!