This memorandum provides general guidance on the various procurement groups FNA has identified, how to use each group in a way that complies with federal procurement standards, and supersedes SP 35-2012, Procuring Services of Purchasing Cooperatives, Group Purchasing Organizations, Group Buying Organizations, etc., dated June 12, 2012.
This memorandum consolidates and supersedes previous LEP guidance and incorporates previously released USDA and FNA guidance. FNA is issuing this guidance in a Q&A format to provide responses to questions that FNA has received regarding communications with LEP individuals.
We have received numerous questions regarding the electronic transfer of information in the administration of state-administered federal programs. This memo updates the Oct. 2, 2001 policy memo regarding electronic transactions in child nutrition programs.