Section 19Sec./Art. 19

Warehousing and Inventory System. - For efficient planning for the storage and tracking of procured Goods, Procuring Entities may adopt a general system of warehousing and cloud-based inventory of procured Goods, as may be necessary depending on the type, nature and volume of procurement undertaken by the Procuring Entity and subject to the availability of funds in accordance with applicable budgeting, accounting, and auditing rules and regulations.

The Procuring Entity, whenever applicable, shall develop guidelines for its warehousing functions ensuring auditable systems that promote integrity and efficiency, and shall establish a compliance framework mandating training, audits, and transparent reporting.

The adoption of cloud-based inventory by NGAs, GOCCs, GFIs, SUCs, and LGUs shall be done in consultation with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to ensure that the risks and vulnerabilities associated with data storage are adequately addressed through proper and effective security protocols.

ARTICLE III

PROCUREMENT BY ELECTRONIC MEANS