On a JPL contract, can the equipment listed in the proposal budget be purchased without further approvals from JPL?
The equipment listed in a JPL cost-reimbursement type contract is not approved for acquisition. All equipment purchases, except flight equipment, with a cost of $1,000.00 or more require a new, separate JPL approval. This approval is obtained by issuing a DD Form 1419. Most research department Business Offices have an e-form copy of the DD1419, or a copy can be obtained by contracting the Federal Property Administrator in Sponsored Projects Services. Each DD1419 requires a Q or control number which can be obtained by calling Federal Property Administrator in Sponsored Projects Services at 626-6432. The completed DD1419 and the companion JPL Form 2710 (see below) are then sent by the research department to their JPL Contract Administrator. JPL has 30 days to act on the submitted DD1419 after which it is considered approved by rule. Upon receipt of the JPL approved DD1419 or the expiration of 30 days, the equipment can be acquired. JPL cost-reimbursement type contract funded equipment is
