For purposes of this exemption, research and development do not include manufacturing quality control, routine consumer product testing, market research, sales promotion, sales service, research in social sciences or psychology, computer software research that is not included in basic and applied research in the sciences and engineering, or other nontechnical activities or technical services. Screening must be documented by department personnel on the department copy of the purchase order. Before purchasing used equipment, an individual must obtain approval from the department chair, dean, director, or designee. Approval may be given in a memo or as a statement on the requisition. Purchasing and Business Services is not obligated to assist the department in purchasing used equipment unless it is purchased from the Arizona Department of Administration's Surplus Property Management Office.
Most purchases require equipment to be in an approved capital budget.
If the equipment is not budgeted, the supervisor's or sponsor's approval may be necessary before purchasing. To determine the title of equipment purchased with sponsored funds, contact the sponsored property coordinator. In most cases, a project director may purchase equipment using sponsored project funds when the equipment is budgeted in the contract or grant. Contact the sponsored projects officer before purchasing equipment with sponsored funds to determine allowability. This system is used to request internal approval from the Office of Research and Creative Activities.