National Institute of Justice Research Assistantship Program
Guidance for applicants on proposing rigorous evaluation designs for research components, including implementation fidelity, independence, and cost-effectiveness analyses.
Written justification meeting specific criteria.; Documentary support in the procurement file.; Written approval from OJP for procurements exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000).; Recipient's documented procurement procedures conforming to federal standards.; Justification must address specific circumstances (item uniqueness, public exigency, inadequate competition).
Application materials
Sole Source Approval Grant Award Modification (GAM) in JustGrants.; Completed Sole Source Review Checklist.; Written justification detailing project, contract purpose, budget, and reasons for sole source.; Itemized budget for the contract amount.
How to apply
Initiate a Sole Source Approval Grant Award Modification (GAM) in the DOJ Justice Grants System (JustGrants).; Submit the GAM with a completed Sole Source Review Checklist and written justification.
Documents
Sole Source Justification Fact Sheet; Sole Source Review Checklist
Contact
Grant Manager
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