[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 7, Volume 4]
[Revised as of January 1, 2002]
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[CITE: 7CFR246.24]

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                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
    CHAPTER II--FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
 
PART 246--SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart G--Miscellaneous Provisions
 
Sec. 246.24  Procurement and property management.

    (a) Requirements. State and local agencies shall ensure that 
subgrantees comply with the requirements of 7 CFR part 3016, the 
nonprocurement debarment/suspension requirements of 7 CFR part 3017, and 
if applicable, the lobbying restrictions as required in 7 CFR part 3018 
concerning the procurement and allowability of food in bulk lots, 
supplies, equipment and other services with Program funds. These 
requirements are adopted to ensure that such materials and services are 
obtained for the Program in an effective manner and in compliance with 
the provisions of applicable law and executive orders.
    (b) Contractual responsibilities. The standards contained in A-130 
and 7 CFR part 3016 do not relieve the State or local agency of the 
responsibilities arising under its contracts. The State agency is the 
responsible authority, without recourse to FNS, regarding the settlement 
and satisfaction of all contractual and administrative issues arising 
out of procurements entered into in connection with the Program. This 
includes, but is not limited to, disputes, claims, protests of award, 
source evaluation, or other matters of a contractual nature. Matters 
concerning violation of law are to be referred to such local, State or 
Federal authority as may have proper jurisdiction.
    (c) State regulations. The State or local agency may use its own 
procurement regulations which reflect applicable State and local 
regulations, provided that procurements made with Program funds adhere 
to the standards set forth in A-130 and 7 CFR part 3016.
    (d) Property acquired with Program funds. State and local agencies 
shall observe the standards prescribed in 7 CFR part 3016 in their 
utilization and disposition of real property and equipment, including 
automated data processing equipment, acquired in whole or in part with 
Program funds.

[50 FR 6121, Feb. 13, 1985, as amended at 59 FR 11508, Mar. 11, 1994]