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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2008-0007 Final Rule, Procurement Requirements for the National School Lunch, School Breakfast and Special Milk Programs

The purpose of this memorandum is to highlight the key provisions of the final rule and emphasize the responsibilities state agencies have in ensuring compliance with these provisions and with contract enforcement and oversight.

SP09-2008
01/28/2008
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2007-0003 School Districts and Federal Procurement Regulations

We have received numerous inquiries in the past several weeks concerning a document produced by the Harrison Institute for Public Law at Georgetown University addressing the purchase of products from local farmers. The document expresses the view that Congress, as part of the 2002 Farm Bill, expressed clear support for geographic preferences in purchases made for school food service programs.

SP02-2007
01/23/2007
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2006-0041 Buy American Reminder

This guidance serves as a general reminder to state agencies about the importance of complying with the Buy American provisions that are found in the regulations of the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

SP29-2006
08/09/2006
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2006-0024 April 2006 Procurement Questions

We continue to receive questions regarding procurements in the child nutrition programs, particularly in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Attached are the most recently received questions and answers.

SP19-2006
04/25/2006
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2006-0015 Record-Keeping Requirements

It has come to our attention that a number of state agencies and school food authorities are failing to maintain appropriate records for procurement transactions occurring in connection with the child nutrition programs.

SP16-2006
03/10/2006
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2006-0013 School Districts and Federal Procurement Regulations

This guidance was issued upon our learning that a number of school food authorities were not drafting their own specifications and procurement documents for certain software acquisitions but instead directly incorporating a list of features written by a prospective bidder.

SP14-2006
03/02/2006
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2005-0025 July 2005 Procurement Questions

We are continuing to receive questions regarding procurements in the child nutrition programs, particularly in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Attached are the most recently received questions and answers.

07/05/2005
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2005-0020 Procurement Questions

We have recently received a series of questions regarding the procurement of automated meal accountability systems in conjunction with the procurement of a food service management company.

05/24/2005
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2005-0017 Recent Procurement Procedure Questions

Periodically, we receive questions concerning the procurement requirements of 7 CFR Parts 3016 and 3019 and certain procurement procedures used by public and nonprofit school food authorities. Attached are a number of these recent questions and their corresponding answers.

04/29/2005
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2004-0042 School Districts and Federal Procurement Regulations

Regarding awarding contracts, state agencies are advised to carefully review school district to ensure they are in compliance with federal regulations and take appropriate actions.

10/13/2004
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