CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. a. NSF will exercise its responsibility for oversight and monitoring of procurements, contracts or other contractual arrangements for the purchase of materials and supplies, equipment or general support services under the award. The procedures set forth below shall be followed to ensure that performance, materials and services are obtained in an effective manner and in compliance with the provisions of applicable Federal statutes and executive orders. The awardee shall obtain prior written approval from the cognizant NSF Grants and Agreements Officer prior to entering into a contract if the amount exceeds $250,000 or other amount specifically identified in the agreement. Contracts clearly identified in the NSF award budget are considered approved at the time of award unless withheld by the Grants and Agreements Officer. Contracts must be clearly identified in the NSF award budget (on Line G6. Other) or by receiving written prior approval from the cognizant NSF Grants and Agreements Officer after an award is issued. The threshold noted above also applies to cumulative increases in the value of the contractual arrangement after initial NSF approval. The awardee shall not artificially segregate its procurements to lesser dollar amounts for the purpose of circumventing this requirement. A request to enter into a contract shall include, at a minimum:
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Samples: Science Foundation Cooperative Agreement, Science Foundation Cooperative Agreement, Science Foundation Cooperative Agreement
