Common use of CONTRACT COST PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES Clause in Contracts

CONTRACT COST PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES. If an item qualifies as reasonable and necessary, and the item is EMPG-coded on the FEMA AEL, then the Recipient does not need to obtain permission from the Division prior to purchasing the item in order to seek reimbursement. If the Recipient seeks reimbursement for the purchase of an item that is not EMPG-coded on the FEMA AEL, then the Recipient must receive permission from the Division prior to purchasing the item. If the Recipient purchases such an item without receiving permission from the Division beforehand, then the Division will not provide any reimbursement for that purchase. Allowable equipment includes equipment from the following AEL categories: • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Category 1) • Information Technology (Category 4) • Cybersecurity Enhancement Equipment (Category 5) • Interoperable Communications Equipment (Category 6) • Detection Equipment (Category 7) • Power Equipment (Category 10) • Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Reference Materials (Category 11) • CBRNE Incident Response Vehicles (Category 12) • Physical Security Enhancement Equipment (Category 14) • CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment (Category 19) • Other Authorized Equipment (Category 21) The Authorized Equipment List (AEL) is a list of approved equipment types allowed under FEMA’s preparedness grant programs and can be located at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/authorized-equipment-list. If Recipients have questions concerning the eligibility of equipment, they shall contact their Grant Manager for clarification. Recipients should analyze the cost benefits of purchasing versus leasing equipment, especially high cost items and those subject to rapid technical advances. Large equipment purchases must be identified and explained. For more information regarding property management standards for equipment, please reference 2 C.F.R. Part 200, including 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.310, 200.313, and 200.316.