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			Aggregates newsletters and other resources sent out by OALM and other official contracting policy groupsOMB Circulars
			Most helpful for NIH staff looking for more direction about new policies announced by OMBNIH Manual Chapters
			Helpful for NIH staff managing contracts and active contractors looking for rules and regulations around specific activities (e.g., use of logos, COVID policies, etc.)HHS Acquisition Policy, Guidance, and Instructions (PGI)
			Additional guidance on HHS-specific acquisition policies and proceduresHHS Technology Transfer Policies and Procedures Manual
			Helpful information for policies that apply to contracts that will assist with bringing products to the marketplace or to a clinical settingDivision of Acquisition Policy and Evaluation (DAPE)
			Provides guidance on acquisition policy and how acquisitions are evaluated pre-award. Large awards must be reviewed by DAPE.Division of Simplified Acquisition Policy and Services (DSAPS)
			Simplified acquisitions are those costing $250,000 or less across the entire life of the acquisition. This site provides assistance with simplified acquisition procedures.Document Generation System (DGS)
			Provides forms and text for contract clauses that COs can use in completing contract awards or modifications.Acquisition Resources
			Provides many resources for development of procurement packages and award managementFAR Part 31—Contract Cost Principles and Procedures
			Describes how cost principles are to be applied in awarding and managing contractsTitle 2 CFR, Grants and Agreements
			Subpart E describes overarching cost principles that apply to grants and contractsTitle 45 CFR 75, Subpart F Appendix, Principles for Determining Costs Applicable to Research and Development Under Grants and Contracts With Hospitals
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