OMB Compliant Procurement File

Pre-Award Documentation

  • Ensure all required fields are filled out accurately
  • Obtain necessary signatures
  • Include all necessary information and requirements
  • Ensure documents comply with procurement regulations
  • Review responses for completeness and compliance with requirements
  • Document any clarifications or follow-up questions
  • Define clear evaluation criteria and scoring methods
  • Ensure criteria are objective and directly related to project needs
  • Record all discussions and decisions accurately
  • Include attendance list and any conflicts of interest disclosures
  • Document all negotiations and changes to terms
  • Ensure final contract reflects agreed-upon terms
  • Obtain written approval from all necessary parties
  • Include approval dates and signatures
  • Ensure all parties complete and sign disclosure forms
  • Address any identified conflicts of interest
  • Include sources of information and analysis methods
  • Document how research informed procurement decisions
  • Clearly explain rationale for vendor selection
  • Address how vendor meets project requirements
  • Obtain approvals or waivers in writing
  • Include reasons for approvals or waivers
  • Detail efforts made to consider small or minority-owned businesses
  • Document any outreach or specific considerations made

Award Documentation

Post-Award Documentation

Compliance and Reporting

Recordkeeping and Retention