Direct UH to strengthen its administrative and management controls and processes for procuring goods and services that it will charge to NSF awards. Processes could include: a. Implementing a control that prevents a vendor from being paid more than $3,000 unless UH has competitive bidding documents and/or a sole-source justification form in place. b. Providing annual training to PIs and other departmental personnel responsible for performing purchasing activities. This training should outline the requirements for competitive bidding processes that buyers must perform before procuring services or equipment. c. Issuing specific guidance regarding whether a “Recommendation for Award” form can be used in lieu of a sole-source justification form.