[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 7, Volume 4]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[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]