Sole Source Procurement Under the Uniform Guidance

July 23, 2026

This webinar is included in the Federal Grants Training Membership.

Every grantee knows that “sole source” and “limited source” procurements are high-risk events when using federal funds. Yet, the Uniform Guidance does not offer much clarity on when sole source and limited source procurements are permissible. Despite listing potential justifications of “only available from a single source,” “public emergencies,” and the like, grant regulations do not explain in depth what might qualify as fitting within these limited, loosely phrased general categories.  

With grantees expected to account for the costs of sole-source contracts well after-the fact, particularly as audits or other types of federal funder monitoring of award expenditures will likely occur years after sole-sourcing a federally funded procurement and grantee issued corresponding payments, sole-sourcing clearly tests grantees’ risk tolerance. It is vital to understand the requirements around sole-sourcing to enhance a grantee’s ability to justify expenditures and reduce the risk of challenged costs and ensuing disallowances.    

In this webinar, Feldesman attorney Phillip Escoriaza brings years of experience in both state and local government contracts and federal grants to an in-depth discussion of this often-vexing area of grants practice.  

The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase one week after the conclusion of the live webinar. 

Target Audience

  • CEOs/Directors  
  • Fiscal Staff  
  • Compliance Officers and Staff  
  • Program and Project Managers  
  • Procurement Personnel  
  • Other Grants Management Staff  

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Understand the scope of sole source restrictions in federally funded procurements  
  • Discuss best practices to strengthen policies and procedures to align sole source procurement practices with grant requirements 
  • Review key items to justify sole source procurements consistent with federal procurement standards 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.50 CPE
Course opens: 
10/27/2025
Course expires: 
07/01/2028
Event starts: 
07/23/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
07/23/2026 - 2:15pm EDT
Cost:
$185.00
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Phillip A. Escoriaza

Phillip Escoriaza is a Partner in the firm’s Federal Grants and Health Care practice groups. A native of Puerto Rico, Phillip’s bilingual, nationwide practice serves non-profit organizations, municipalities, local government agencies, and other federal grantees. Prior to joining the firm, Phillip ran a practice from San Juan which spanned corporate, business, public policy, government and contract law, and included contested matters and appeals before state and federal courts. [Full bio]

Grant Professionals Association Approved Trainer Badge

Participants can earn up to 1.50 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS FOR CPE CREDIT

If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following conditions in order to receive your certificate:

  1. Answer at least 5 of the polling questions during the webinar
  2. Complete the evaluation survey after the conclusion of the webinar or in the follow-up email

Upon completion of these requirements, we will email you your CPE Certificate within two (2) weeks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: CEOs/Directors , Fiscal Staff, Compliance Officers and Staff, Program and Project Managers, Procurement Personnel, and Other Grants Management Staff  
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

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Available Credit

  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.50 CPE

Price

Cost:
$185.00
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