Buying goods and services with federal funds comes with specific requirements, but beginners don’t need to memorize every citation to be compliant. This session walks through the core procurement standards in user‑friendly terms and explains how to select vendors, document competition, and maintain basic files that satisfy federal expectations.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the fundamental procurement standards that apply to federal grant purchases.
• Understand the basic methods of procurement and when they apply.
• Review who should be involved in procurement decisions and documentation.
• See examples of simple procurement files that help avoid common findings.

NASBA Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge (Technical)