Common use of Federal Standards Clause in Contracts

Federal Standards. The Indian Tribe agrees to comply with applicable third party procurement requirements of 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 and other applicable Federal laws in effect now or as subsequently enacted, and with applicable U.S. DOT third party procurement regulations of 49 C.F.R. § 18.36. The Indian Tribe also agrees to follow the provisions of FTA Circular 4220.1F, “Third Party Contracting Guidance,” November 1, 2008, and any later revision thereto, except to the extent FTA determines otherwise in writing. The Indian Tribe agrees that it may not use FTA assistance to support its third party procurements unless there is satisfactory compliance with Federal laws and regulations. Although the FTA “Best Practices Procurement Manual” provides additional procurement guidance, the Indian Tribe understands that the FTA “Best Practices Procurement Manual” is focused on third party procurement processes and examples, and may omit certain Federal requirements applicable to the third party contract work.