Guides, Policies & Procedures

• Business Cards Document in PDF Format   |    Document in MS Word Format
• Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Object Class (OC) Codes
• NAICS Codes
• HSPD-12 and Information Security 
  • Checklist
  • Clauses ( ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS ATTACHMENT: This file is a template for your use. These clauses require information specific to your acquisition and should be reviewed and modified accordingly.
• OAMP Policy Letter 2012-1 Section 508 Compliant Solicitations (with signature)  
• OAMP Policy Letter 2012-1 Section 508 Compliant Solicitations (508 Compliant version)  

• Product Service Codes

Delegated Acquisition involves delegated procurement authorities granted to the ICs to award specific types of orders to vendors without using the Offices of Acquisition.

• Delegated Acquisition Reference Guide, September 2008 (draft)  
• NIH-Wide BPA List, October 2024  
• BPA Commodity List, October 2024 
• HHS Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative Website  

The Purchase Card is a simplified acquisition method, designed to reduce procurement lead time and cost, as well as streamline the payment procedures and reduce paperwork. You can use the purchase card to accomplish almost all of your purchases under $3,000.

• HHS Purchase Card Guide Version V7.0, dated 06/2022  
• HHS Purchase Card V7.0 Summary of Changes  
• NIH Purchase Card Supplement Version 6.2