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OMB Cost Circulars

Cost principles circular family

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Definition

OMB Cost Circulars groups the OMB circulars Bureauify has classified under cost. It gives users a stable entry point into the underlying circulars, policy memoranda, and downstream procurement or grants implications that sit inside that family.

Meaning in practice

OMB Cost Circulars is a document or form that tells you what the government expects.

Where you’ll see it

You will see it in forms, notices, rules, manuals, and instructions. Example: A-21 · A-87 · A-94 · A-122.

Common confusion

People often confuse the document with the underlying requirement or program.

What to do next

Open the document and identify the deadline, required fields, and citations.

Why does OMB Cost Circulars matter?

(Cost principles circular family) is a document concept federal contractors and grant writers run into across solicitations, regulations, and award filings

Source: OMB circular registry·Last updated 2026-07-02 by Bureauify·Category: Document·Graph: S-tier (100/100)

Related terms

A-21 — Cost Principles for Educational Institutions
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A-87 — Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments
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A-94 — Guidelines and Discount Rates for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Federal Programs
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A-122 — Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations
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SF-1 — Printing and Binding Requisition
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SF-424 — Application for Federal Assistance
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SF-18 — Request for Quotations
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SF-26 — Award/Contract
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Where this matters in federal contracting

OMB Cost Circulars is a document-term in Bureauify. For example: A-21 · A-87 · A-94 · A-122 Documents like forms, laws, rules, circulars, and guidance tell you what a government process means in practice. The point is not just to define OMB Cost Circulars; it is to show where the document appears, who uses it, and what action it can trigger. The related terms above make it easier to move from a document name to the process and entity graph that surrounds it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is OMB Cost Circulars in government contracting?▾
OMB Cost Circulars groups the OMB circulars Bureauify has classified under cost. It gives users a stable entry point into the underlying circulars, policy memoranda, and downstream procurement or grants implications that sit inside that family.
Can you give an example of OMB Cost Circulars?▾
Yes. A-21 · A-87 · A-94 · A-122
Why is OMB Cost Circulars important for government contractors?▾
Cost principles circular family is a document term. Documents such as forms, laws, rules, and guidance tell the user what to do next and which authority governs the process.
Where will I see OMB Cost Circulars?▾
You will see it in forms, notices, rules, manuals, and instructions. Example: A-21 · A-87 · A-94 · A-122.
What is OMB Cost Circulars commonly confused with?▾
People often confuse the document with the underlying requirement or program.
What should I do next when I see OMB Cost Circulars?▾
Open the document and identify the deadline, required fields, and citations.

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