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Page 22 of 52 (iv) For recipients that do not have electronic remittance capability, please make check** payable to: "The Department of Health and Human Services." Mail Check to Treasury approved lockbox: HHS Program Support Center, P.O. Box 530231, Atlanta, GA 30353-0231 (** Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing of a payment by check to be applied to the appropriate PMS account) (v) Any additional information/instructions may be found on the PMS Web site at http://www.dpm.pse.gov/. 2.2 Payment Method. Recipients must utilize the Department of Treasury Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) payment system to request advance or reimbursement payments. ASAP is a Recipient -initiated payment and information system designed to provide a single point of contact for the request and delivery of Federal fiords. ASAP is the only allowable method for request and receipt of payment. Recipient procedures must minimize the time elapsing between the drawdown of Federal funds and the disbursement for agreement purposes. In accordance with 2 CFR 25.200(b)(2) the Recipient shall "Maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by an agency". If the Recipient allows their SAM registration to lapse, the Recipient's accounts within ASAP will be automatically suspended by Reclamation until such time as the Recipient renews their SAM registration. 3. PROCUREMENT STANDARDS (2 CFR 200.317 through 200.326) 200.317 Procurements by States. When procuring property and services under a Federal award, a state must follow the same policies and procedures it uses for procurements from its non -Federal funds. The state will comply with 200.322 Procurement of recovered materials and ensure that every purchase order or other contract includes any clauses required by section 200.326 Contract provisions. All other non -Federal entities, including subrecipients of a state, will follow 200.318 General procurement standards through 200.326 Contract provisions. 200.318 General procurement standards. (a) The non -Federal entity must use its own documented procurement procedures which reflect applicable State, local, and tribal laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal law and the standards identified in this part. (b) Non -Federal entities must maintain oversight to ensure that contractors perform in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of their contracts or purchase orders. Agreement No. R20AP00075 Agreement Template (0312019)