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General Information

The Office of Research Protections recognizes procurement as an important component of compliance because it serves as a key control point for identifying and mitigating legal, regulatory, financial, and security risks before goods or services are acquired. Through procurement review and vetting, the University can help ensure that purchases comply with applicable laws, sponsor requirements, export control regulations, sanctions, conflict-of-interest policies, and data security standards.

Prohibited Entities

The Department of War (DoW) provides guidance and resources regarding federal restrictions involving entities identified on the Section list of Chinese military companies. Researchers and departments are encouraged to review these resources when considering purchases, collaborations, or other transactions involving foreign entities. Click the resources.

Texas H.B. 130

For organizations that conduct human genome sequencing, procurement plays an important role in evaluating equipment, software, cloud services, and vendors before a purchase or transaction is made. Texas H.B. 130 requires organizations to avoid certain genome sequencing technologies and software associated with foreign adversaries and to ensure that genomic data is stored and managed in compliance with statutory requirements.

Individuals involved in human genome sequencing activities or projects involving human tissues should complete the TX H.B. 130 Attestation Form and submit it to ExportControl@utep.edu for review.