Clarification on Prohibition on Expending NIH Grant Funds for Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services

Effective August 13, 2020, the Office of Management and Budget revised 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 to align with Section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232). This new section, 2 CFR 200.216, Prohibition on certain telecommunication and video surveillance services or equipment, prohibits Federal award recipients from using government funds to procure or obtain, or enter contracts to procure or obtain equipment, services, or systems that use covered telecommunications equipment or services.

The following term of award is therefore applicable to all NIH grants and cooperative agreements issued on or after August 13, 2020. As such, this notice modifies the terms and conditions of award for grants issued on or after that date. The NIH Grants Policy Statement will be updated at the time of its next publication to incorporate this term and condition into Section 4– Public Policy Requirements, Objectives and Other Appropriation Mandates. Continue reading →

Last Updated on December 15, 2020