The function of the purchasing department is to assist, organize and administer the procurement of equipment, materials, supplies and services for all projects and departments of SDSU Research Foundation in accordance with responsibility and authority delegated by SDSU Research Foundation’s chief financial officer. To ensure that all purchasing activity is in compliance with federal, state, and local government laws, rules, and regulations, a Manual of Accounting Policies and Procedures has been developed. The chief financial officer has approved this manual, and copies have been distributed to persons responsible for documenting expenditures of SDSU Research Foundation funds.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) authorized an additional grace period to non-federal entities for the implementation of the procurement standards in the OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.317 through 200.326).

In accordance with this grace period, SDSU Research Foundation has elected to delay implementation of these Procurement Standards until July 1, 2018. During this time, we will continue to comply with OMB Circular A-110 for all Federally Sponsored Funds. SDSU Research Foundation’s micro-purchase threshold will remain at $10,000 as authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

1. Conflict of Interest
2. Employee-Vendor Relationship Policy
3. Supplier Diversity Program
4. Small Business Subcontracting Program
   1. Business Categories
   2. Responsibilities of the Small Business Liaison Officer
   3. Subcontracting Plans
5. EPA Grants: Use of Small and Minority Businesses
6. Purchasing Requirements
   1. Purchases of $4,999 and under
   2. Purchases of $5,000 - $9,999
   3. Purchases of $10,000 and Over
   4. Sole Source/Brand Name Justification
   5. Change Order
   6. Open Purchase Order
   7. Emergency Purchase
   8. Used, Refurbished, Reconditioned, and Remanufactured Equipment
   9. Leased, Rented, Loaned or Borrowed Equipment and Vehicles
   10. Campus Services (Purchase Order Required)
   11. Campus Services (No Purchase Order Required)
   12. Other Outside Services Exempt from Purchase Order Process
   13. Use of Personal Credit Cards
7. Return of Materials
8. Radiation Safety
9. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Controlled Substances
10. Animals

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