Institutional Compliance Requirements

Table of Contents

Disclaimer

Background

I. General Institutional Requirements

1. Lobbying Restrictions and Reporting

2. Financial Conflict of Interest

3. Scientific Misconduct

4. Debarment and Suspension

5. Contingent Fees

6. Procurement Integrity

7. Anti-Kickback Procedures

8. Federal Debt - Nondelinguency

9. Institutional, Managerial, Financial Capability

10. Buy American Act

11. Fly American Act

12. Minority, Woman. and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

13. Patents - Notice of Government Licensee

14. Representation of Limited or Restricted Data Rights

II. Research Subject Protection

1. Human Research Subjects

2. Laboratory Animals

3. Endangered Species

III. Environmental Concerns

1. Radiological Materials Safety and Control

2. Hazardous Materials Management

3. Recombinant DNA Research

4. Clean Air and Water Act

5. Safe Drinking Water Act

6. National Environmental Policy Act

7. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

8. Historic Preservation Act

IV. Labor and Human Resources

1. Drug-Free Workplace

2. Drug-Free Schools and Communities

3. Hatch Act

4. Wage and Hour Acts

5. Drug-Free Work Force

6. Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action

a. Race, Color, National Origin

b. Equal Opportunity

c. Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veteran

d. Sex

e. Handicap

f. Age

g. Drug Abuse

 

V. Type of Business/Place of Performance (Suggested Responses)

1. Insurance - Immunity from Tort Liability

2. Small Business

3. Small Disadvantaged Business

4. Women-Owned Business

5. Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act Representation

6. Place of Performance

BACKGROUND

Summary: Most Federal granting agencies have adopted the common rule called "New Restrictions on Lobbying," published in the Federal Register on February 26, 1990 (55 FR 6736). Applicants for both Federal contracts and Federal grants over $100,000 must certify that no Federal funds were used to pay for lobbying activities. Any non-Federal funds so used, with certain exceptions, must be reported on "Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities" along with the application. In addition, OMB Circular A-21 mandates that the costs of lobbying activities cannot be charged directly or indirectly to Federally-sponsored projects.

Reference: FAR 52.203-11; Federal grant application forms (e.g., NIH and NSF; OMB Circular A-21 Section 17, Executive Lobbying; Section 24, Lobbying; and Section K.2.b., Certificate of Indirect Costs. [See also A-21, Section J.1., Advertising and Public Relations Costs.]

Guidance: (a) The Office of Grants and Contracts should separately identify unallowable lobbying activity costs and exclude such costs from campus Federal indirect cost proposals and from expenditure reports on Federal awards. (b) The Chief Research Officer should enforce the University prohibition on the use of University funds (Federal and non-Federal) in efforts to secure earmarking of Federal appropriations for non-competitive awards to the University. (c) The Office of Sponsored Programs should provide notification to Principal Investigators and other campus officials concerning Federal lobbying restrictions and reporting requirements.

Summary: Applicants for Federal financial assistance from some agencies (currently NSF and PHS) must certify that the campus has a written and enforced conflict of interest policy.  If potential conflicts exist they will be reduced or eliminated and as appropriate, the campus will make pertinent information available to the awarding agency. In addition, proposals for certain Federal consulting agreements may contain certificates with respect to organizational conflicts of interest.

Reference: PHS and NSF grant application terms;   SF424B-#3

Guidance: Implement the ISU "Investigator Significant Financial Disclosure Policy." At least annually, the Office of Sponsored Programs should review all funded investigators as well as investigators submitting to Federal Agencies to confirm that their annual disclosures have been filed and that the Federal Agencies are notified in cases where conflicts have been discovered.  If the certification on SF424B-#3 is required, the Office of Sponsored Programs should solicit information from the Principal Investigator on whether he/she believes that performance of the service under a Federal contract may give the Principal Investigator an unfair advantage in competing for other government contracts, or that because of other activities or relationships the Principal Investigator is unable to render impartial advice or assistance to the government.

Summary:  Scientific Misconduct (or Research Misconduct) means fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research or in reporting research results.   It does not include honest error or differences of opinion.  Both NSF (Grant Policy Manual: Section 930) and PHS impose extensive procedural requirements on grantees for handling cases of alleged scientific misconduct, including, in the case of PHS, filing of an annual report in addition to certifications on each grant proposal.

Reference:  42 CFR 93.103; PHS grant application form; NSF Grant Policy Manual: Section 930

Guidance: The Office of Sponsored Programs submits the annual report on misconduct on Form 6349 to the Office of Research Integrity.   At least once every two years the Office of Sponsored Programs should review the Institutional Policy for conformance with 42 CFR 93 and confirm that misconduct inquiries and investigations (if any) were conducted in compliance with local guidelines. Principal Investigators should be informed of the importance of accuracy in the statement of work submitted with the proposal, and expected standards for the conduct of research.

Summary: Certify whether the offeror or applicant, or any of its principals, is currently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible to receive Federal awards; whether within the past three years the offeror or applicant, or any of its principals, has been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against it for, or been indicted for, commission of fraud or certain criminal offenses; and whether the offeror or applicant has had any Federal award terminated for cause or default in the past three years. Require similar certifications in subcontracts over $25,000.

Reference: FAR 52.209-05; Federal grant application forms (e.g., PHS and NSF)

Guidance: The Institutional "Routing Form for Proposals and Contracts" (maintained by the Office of Sponsored Programs) for any Federal grant application, or any Federal contract proposal over $25,000, should verify that the Principal Investigator: (a) has not been debarred or otherwise declared ineligible to receive Federal awards; and (b) has not, within the previous three years, been charged with committing an action that may be a cause for debarment. Actions that may be cause for debarment include: (i) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining or performing a public contract or subcontract; and (ii) commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, or receiving stolen property.  The Office of Grants and Contracts should notify the Office of Sponsored Programs if at any time the Institution is notified that it is debarred or otherwise declared ineligible to receive Federal awards. 

Summary: In proposals for contracts over $100,000, offerors must certify whether the offeror has employed or retained any person or company to solicit or obtain the contract, and, if so, whether that person has been promised a commission, percentage, or other fee contingent on the award of the contract.

Reference: FAR 52.203-5

Guidance: Office of Sponsored Programs should obtain relevant information from the Principal Investigator before completing this certification.

Summary: In proposals for contracts over $100,000, the University should certify whether the offeror has any knowledge of a violation or possible violation of the "procurement integrity" sections of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 USC 423, Procurement Integrity).

Reference: 41 USC 423, Procurement Integrity

Guidance:  When a contract in excess of $100,000 is being negotiated, the Office of Sponsored Programs should verify that the offeror has not violated the "procurement integrity" sections of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act

Summary:  In proposals for contracts over $100,000, Indiana State Univesity should certify whether the offeror has used any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, thing of value, or compensation of any kind which is provided, directly or indirectly, to any prime Contractor, prime Contractor employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment in connection with a prime contract or in connection with a subcontract relating to a prime contract.

Reference: FAR 52.203-7

Guidance: For any Federal contract proposal over $100,000, the Office of Sponsored Programs should ask the Principal Investigator whether he/she has offered any gift, discussed any job offer, or solicited any proprietary or source selection information from a Federal official if that official is involved in awarding the contract to the University for which the proposal is submitted.

Summary: Certify whether the applicant is delinquent on any Federal debt at the time of application.

Reference: Federal grant application forms (e.g., PHS)

Guidance: The Office of Grants and Contracts should notify the Office of Sponsored Programs if it becomes aware of any disallowance of costs on Federal grants to the campus that have been settled in favor of the government but have not been paid and are not in the process of being paid.

Summary: Certify that the applicant has the legal authority and the managerial and financial capability to conduct and complete the project; that it will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives; and that it will cause to be performed any required audits. In solicitations for individual contracts over $500,000, complete the Certificate of Disclosure Statement Due Date for Cost Accounting Standards (See 9903.202-9).

Reference: FAR 52.230-01

Guidance: (Reviewed by the Office of Grants and Contracts) The University should comply with audit requirements mandated by OMB Circular A-133, and maintain accounting and other business systems in accordance with the University policy and procedures.  The University should implement any University-accepted auditor recommendations arising out of the campus A-133 audit dealing with internal controls.

Summary:  “Buy American Act” means title III of the Act entitled “An Act making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1934, and for other purposes”, approved March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.).

Reference: 41 U.S.C. 10a et seq. and FAR 25.1

Guidance:  The "Buy America Act" is often incorporated in contracts issued under FAR.  The Office of Sponsored Programs will alert Principal Investigators when it is anticipated that Buy America requirements will be imposed.  When contracts are received that incorporate Buy America requirements, the Office of Grants and Contracts will notify the Principal Investigator and Purchasing and Central Receiving that they must ensure that the requirements are being followed.

11. Fly America Act

Reference: 41 CFR 301-10.131-143

Guidance:  The recipients of federal assistance are required to observe the Fly America Act.  The Office of Sponsored Programs will alert Principal Investigators when it is anticipated that Fly America requirements will be imposed.  When contracts are received that incorporate Fly America requirements, the Office of Grants and Contracts will notify the Principal Investigator to ensure that the requirements are being followed.

12. Minority, Woman, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

Reference:  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Indiana Department of Transportation (MBE/WBE) and Indiana Department of Transportation (DBE)

Guidance:  As a part of Indiana State University's ongoing effort to provide opportunities to Minority, Woman, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Purchasing and Central Receiving actively solicits bids from Minority, Woman, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise vendors.

Summary: Used only when the government is obligated to pay a royalty applicable to the proposed acquisition because of a license agreement between the government and the patent owner, and performance of the contract will involve payment of such royalties or license fees.

Reference: FAR 52.227-07

Guidance: If the funding agency notifies the offeror that the above situation is the case, the offeror must state whether it is the owner of or licensee under the patent.

Summary: Used to give the offeror a chance to identify any data or computer software to be furnished in the performance of the contract that the offeror does not what the Government to have unlimited rights in.

Reference: FAR 52.227-15

Guidance: After obtaining confirmation from the Principal Investigator, the Office of Sponsored Programs should check the appropriate box on the certification whether any of the data or computer software to be delivered under the contract will be delivered with limited or restricted rights, and identify any such data or software. If no notification is given to the government that any of the data or software to be delivered will be submitted with limited or restricted rights, then the government will obtain unlimited rights in any data or software delivered.

Summary: Applicants for Federal financial assistance for work involving human subjects must certify that they will comply with applicable agency rules for protection of such subjects. Most Federal agencies have adopted the common rule called "Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects," published in the Federal Register on June 18, 1991 (58 FR 28001). The Department of Health and Human Services' codification of this common rule is at 45 CFR 46. In addition, Federally-funded research protocols involving human subjects must be reviewed by a campus Institutional Review Board (IRB). The operating procedures and composition of an IRB must conform to the campus "Assurance of Compliance" as approved by DHHS.

Reference: 45 CFR 46.

Guidance: (a) All proposals involving the use of human subjects in research must be reviewed by the IRB. (b) At least once every two years, the IRB should review the "Indiana State University Policies and Procedures for the Review of Research Involving Human Subjects" for conformance with 45 CFR 46.

Summary: Applicants for financial assistance for work involving live, vertebrate animals must certify that they will comply with all applicable State and Federal regulations. The principal Federal regulations are contained in Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, which in effect requires that all research protocols involving such animals be reviewed by a campus Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and that the institution use the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals as a basis for developing and implementing an institutional animal care and use program. The operating procedures and composition of an IACUC must conform to the campus "Animal Welfare Assurance" as approved by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Reference: Grant application forms (e.g., PHS); NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

Guidance: (a) All proposals involving use of live, vertebrate animals must be reviewed by ISU's IACUC. (b) At least once every two years, the IACUC should review relevant procedures for conformance with the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the campus "Animal Welfare Assurance."   

Summary: Certify that the applicant will comply with environmental standards for the protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 USC Chapter 35, Sections 1531ff [Pub. L. 93-205]).

Reference: SF-424B, #11.h.

Guidance: The Principal Investigator is responsible for securing required permits and providing required reports if a research project will involve the import or export of endangered or threatened species.

Summary:  Indiana State University has a "Materials License" through the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the use of nuclear material.  Activities and requirements under the license are regulated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 

Reference:  10 CFR Part 30

Guidance:  The acquisition, use, and disposal of nuclear materials at ISU is managed by Radiation Safety Officer through the Office of Environmental Safety.

2.  Hazardous Materials Management

Summary:  The Environmental Protection Agency regulates the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials at Indiana State University.  The authority for the EPA regulations are found within the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) and the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA).  The goals of the RCRA are to protect human health and the environment from the potential hazards of waste disposal, to conserve energy and natural resources, to reduce the amount of waste generated, and to ensure that wastes are managed in an environmentally sound manner. The purpose of the SARA is to encourage and support emergency planning efforts at the State and local levels and provide the public and local governments with information concerning potential chemical hazards present in their communities.

Reference:   EPA Hazardous Waste Management System 40 CFR 260, EPA Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste (40 CFR 261), EPA Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste (40 CFR 262)

Guidance:  The Office of Environmental Safety has primary responsibility for compliance with the requirements of RCRA, SARA, and EPA.  However, every individual at ISU that works with hazardous materials is responsible to ensure that they are handled, stored, and disposed of in a manner that is compliant with RCRA, SARA, and EPA requirements.  Any questions concerning the use of hazardous materials should be directed to the Office of Environmental Safety.

3. Recombinant DNA Molecules Research

Summary: Certify that the applicant will comply with guidelines for research involving recombinant DNA molecules published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Reference: NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules

Guidance: (a) Any non-exempt research involving recombinant DNA molecules must be reviewed and approved by the ISU's Biosafety and Recombinant DNA Committee  (b) At least once every two years, ISU's Biosafety and Recombinant DNA Committee should review relevant procedures for conformance with NIH guidelines.

Summary: Certify that no facility to be used in the performance of the contract or grant is listed on the EPA List of Violating Facilities [now merged with the Federal Debarment List], and that the work performed will not violate State clean air implementation plans.

Reference: E.O. #11738; SF-424B, #11.f.; SF-424B, #11.b.

Guidance: Facilities Management and the Office of Environmental Safety are responsible for maintaining compliance. At least once every two years a review should be conducted to confirm on-going compliance. If the Office of Sponsored Programs or the Office of Grants and Contracts has reason to believe that a particular proposal is for work that may have a negative impact on underground sources of drinking water, Facilities Management should be notified.

Summary: Certify that the applicant will protect underground sources of drinking water pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (42 USC 300f et seq. [Pub. L. 93-523]).

Reference: SF-424B, #11.g.

Guidance: Facilities Management and the Office of Environmental Safety are responsible for maintaining compliance.  At least once every two years a review should be conducted to confirm on-going compliance. If the Office of Sponsored Programs or the Office of Grants and Contracts has reason to believe that a particular proposal is for work that may have a negative impact on underground sources of drinking water, Facilities Management should be notified.

Summary: Certify that the applicant will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 USC Chapter 55, [Pub. L. 91-190]) and Executive Order 11514.  Compliance is also required with standards regarding Wetlands E.O. 11990 , and Flood Plain Management E.O. 11988, 

Reference: SF-424B, #11.a, c, d

Guidance: Facilities Management and the Office of Environmental Safety are responsible for maintaining compliance.  At least once every two years a review should be conducted to confirm on-going compliance.

Summary: Certify that the applicant will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (P.L. 90-542, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1271-1287)  related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.

Reference: SF-424B, #12

Guidance: Facilities Management and the Office of Environmental Safety are responsible for maintaining compliance.  At least once every two years a review should be conducted to confirm on-going compliance.

Summary: Certify that the applicant will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, (E.O. 11593) (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974.

Reference: SF-424B, #13

Guidance: Facilities Management and the Office of Environmental Safety are responsible for maintaining compliance.  At least once every two years a review should be conducted to confirm on-going compliance. If the Office of Sponsored Programs or the Office of Grants and Contracts has reason to believe that a particular proposal is for work that may have a negative impact on Historic Properties, Facilities Management should be notified.

Summary: Certify that the applicant will provide a drug-free workplace by notifying employees that unlawful drug use is prohibited and specifying what actions will be taken against employees for violations. Establish an on-going drug-free awareness program that includes employee notification and, as appropriate, rehabilitation. Comply with agency-specific regulations as applicable.

Reference: Federal grant application forms (e.g., PHS) and Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988

Guidance: Human Resources should give all employees a copy of the University policy on substance abuse. Report drug-related convictions to the funding agency within 10 days of receiving notice of a conviction from the employee, and take appropriate corrective action or require such employees to participate satisfactorily in approved drug-abuse assistance or rehabilitation programs. For grant applications, identify the workplace(s) where the grant will be substantially performed, either in the grant application or in a record kept in the grant file. The Office of Sponsored Programs should inform the granting agency if such workplace(s) change during the grant period.

Summary: The purpose of the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations is to implement section 22 of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of l989, which adds section 1213 to the Higher Education Act and section 5145 to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. These amendments require that, as a condition of receiving funds or any other form of financial assistance under any Federal program, an institution of higher education (IHE), State educational agency (SEA), or local educational agency (LEA) must certify that it has adopted and implemented a drug prevention program.  

Reference: Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (34 CFR Part 86). 

Guidance: Human Resources should implement the University Policy on Substance Abuse, which includes annually giving each employee a copy of the policy and conducting biennial reviews of the campus substance abuse program.

Summary: Certify that the applicant will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 USC 1501-1508 and 5 USC 7324-7328), which limit the political activities of grantee employees.

Reference: SF-424B, #8

Guidance: Because the Hatch Act does not apply to University employees, University Officers should routinely line out or mark as "not applicable" any references to this Act in certifications. Alternatively, the Hatch Act references may be considered self-deleting if the certification is prefaced with words to the effect that the applicant will comply with applicable provisions of the listed laws or regulations. As a last resort, if none of these three options is available, the funding agency should be notified that the Hatch Act is not applicable to University employees.

Summary: Certify that the applicant will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act, the Copeland Act, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, regarding labor standards for Federally assisted construction subagreements.

Reference: SF-424B, #9

Guidance: (Oversight by Human Resources, Purchasing and Central Receiving, and Facilities Management) Federally-funded contracts over $2000 for construction, alteration, or repair awarded by the campus should conform and contain, when applicable, provisions requiring the contractor and any of its subcontractors to pay prevailing wages and premium overtime, to make wage payments at least once per week, to keep adequate records of such payments, and to make certified copies of payroll records available for inspection. In addition, University personnel who manage Federally-funded construction projects should perform random checks to determine if the contractor is meeting the contract requirements.

Summary: In proposals for certain DoD contracts, usually those involving access to classified information, the offeror must certify that it will institute a drug-free work force program that includes employee assistance, supervisory training, provision for self-referrals to treatment, and random drug testing.

Reference: DFARS 252.223-7004

Guidance: When a drug-free work force certification is required by the contract, an employee assistance program (administered by Human Resources) must be established and employees working under the contract in "sensitive positions" must participate in a drug testing program. Because drug testing of employees is controversial, this clause should not be accepted without careful planning and coordination with campus academic and staff personnel on the project to determine how the campus will comply with the requirements. It is believed that this clause currently applies to Scripps Institute of Oceanography ships and the DOE Laboratories.

a.  Discrimination based on Race, Color, National Origin

Summary: Certify that the applicant will comply with 42 USC Chapter 21, Section 2000d, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination in the provision of grant-supported services on the basis of race, color or national origin.

Reference: SF-424B, #6.a.; grant application forms (e.g., PHS); 45 CFR 80

Guidance: At least once every two years, the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action should confirm that the campus has compliant EEO and Affirmative Action plans.  

 

b.  Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Compliance

Summary: Certify that the offeror will comply with Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity. 

Reference: FAR 52.222-21, 22, 25, and 26, Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity. 

Guidance: At least once every two years, the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action should confirm that the campus has compliant EEO and Affirmative Action plans.  

 

c. Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans

Summary: Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 (amended in 1974) requires employers who are government contractors to take affirmative action to hire and promote qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era.  

Reference: 38 USC Chapter 42, Employment and Training of Veterans, FAR 52.222-35

Guidance: At least once every two years, the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action should confirm that the campus has compliant EEO and Affirmative Action plans that includes special disabled and Vietnam era veterans.

 

d. Discrimination based on Sex

Summary: Certify that the applicant will comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 USC Chapter 38, Sections 1681-1683 and 1685-1686, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Reference: SF-424B, #6.b.; grant application forms (e.g., PHS); 45 CFR 86

Guidance: At least once every two years, the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action should confirm that the campus has compliant EEO and Affirmative Action plans.  

 

e. Discrimination based on Handicap

Summary: Certify that the offeror or applicant will comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 USC 794, Nondiscrimination under Federal Grants and Programs), which prohibits discrimination in the provision of grant-supported services on the basis of handicaps.

Reference: SF-424B, #6.c.; grant application forms (e.g., PHS); 45 CFR 84; FAR 52.222-36

Guidance: At least once every two years, the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action should confirm that the campus has compliant EEO and Affirmative Action plans.  

 

f. Discrimination based on Age

Summary: Certify that the applicant will comply with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC Chapter 76), which prohibits discrimination in the provision of grant-supported services on the basis of age.

Reference: SF-424B, #6.d.; grant application forms (e.g., PHS); 45 CFR 91

Guidance: At least once every two years, the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action should confirm that the campus has compliant EEO and Affirmative Action plans.  

 

g. Discrimination based on Drug Abuse

Summary: Certify that the applicant will comply with the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (42 USC 290 ee-2 [Pub. L. 92-255]), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse. The Act prohibits discrimination, by hospitals that receive Federal support, in admission or treatment of drug abusers solely because of their drug abuse.

Reference: SF-424B, #6.e.; 45 CFR 84

Guidance: At least once every two years, the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action should confirm that the campus has compliant EEO and Affirmative Action plans.  

Summary: Certify whether the offeror is totally or partially immune from tort liability to third persons.

Reference: FAR 52.228-07

Guidance: Check the box on the certification that the offeror, as a State institution, is partially immune from tort liability.

Summary: Certify whether the offeror is a small business.

Reference: FAR 52.219-01

Guidance: Check the box on the certification that the offeror is not a small business concern.

Summary: Certify whether the offeror is a small disadvantaged business.

Reference: FAR 52.219-22

Guidance: Check the box on the certification that the offeror is not a small disadvantaged business concern.

Summary: Certify whether the offeror is a women-owned business concern.

Reference: FAR 52.204-05

Guidance: Check the box on the certification that the offeror is not a women-owned business concern.

Summary: Certify whether the offeror is a regular dealer in or manufacturer of the supplies offered.

Reference: FAR 52.222-20

Guidance: Check the boxes on the certification that the offeror is not a regular dealer in nor a manufacturer of supplies.

Summary: Indicate whether, and if so where, the offeror intends to use one or more off-site facilities.

Reference: FAR 52.215-06

Guidance: As applicable, check on the certification whether in the performance of the contract the offeror intends to use one or more facilities located off-campus, and, if so, provide the off-campus addresses and, if not University-owned, the name of the facility owner.