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D-Suite 5.5, 5,5-A, 5.5-B, 5.5-C
Added DELL Precision 3440 XE computer as an ICC Canon Scanner Workstation configuration due to the DELL Precision T3420, 3430, and 3431 computers becoming commercially unavailable for purchase.
D-Suite 5.5, 5,5-A, 5.5-B, 5.5-C
Added DELL Precision 3440 XE computer as an EMS and ADJ Client Workstation configuration due to the DELL Precision T3420, 3430, and 3431 computers becoming commercially unavailable for purchase.
D-Suite 5.5, 5,5-A, 5.5-B, 5.5-C
Added DELL Precision 3440 XE computer as an EMS Express Server configuration due to the DELL Precision T3420, 3430, and 3431 computers becoming commercially unavailable for purchase.
For Immediate Release
December 1, 2020
Expenses related to the installation or removal of security equipment which is used to enhance security of elections facilities are an allowable cost as the activity is reasonable to make election security improvements. This includes labor costs as appropriate.
While grantees are not expected to remove equipment installed prior to August 13, they should expect to and plan for a transition away from the prohibited equipment. Section 889 is clear on the prohibition against entering into new contracts, renewing existing contracts, and similar new transactions involving covered the equipment as of August 13, 2020. Grantees may use HAVA funds to transition away from the prohibited equipment.
No, 2 CFR §200.216, which applies to grantees, does not impose a certification requirement on grantees.
Under Section 889 and the subsequent regulation 2 CFR §200.216, federal grant recipients and sub-recipients are restricted from using federal funds to procure, obtain, extend or renew a contract, or enter into a contract for equipment, services, or systems that use the prohibited telecommunications equipment or services as of August 13, 2020.
