A subrecipient relationship exists when a third party:

• performs a substantive portion of the programmatic work, which is defined as project activities that are a primary purpose of the prime award;
• has responsibility for programmatic decision making;
• uses the funds provided to carry out a program of the subrecipient as opposed to providing goods or services for a program of Emory.
• is responsible for helping Emory meet the requirements of its prime award;
• potential for patentable or copyrightable technology;
• potential for publication of results
• has its performance measured against whether the objectives of the prim program/award are met;
• has responsibility for adherence to applicable prime program/award compliance requirements

A vendor relationship exists when a third party:

• provides professional services or highly technical advice, such as a consultant;
• provides goods or services as part of its normal business operations;
• provides similar goods or services to many different purchasers;
• operates in a competitive environment
• no potential for publication or patentable/copyrightable technology;
• is responsible only for meeting the requirements of the contractual services contract between Emory and the vendor;
• provides goods or services that are ancillary to the operation of the Federal program
• is not subject to compliance requirements of the Federal program.

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