; and (B) require each subgrantee to certify, upon execution of the subgrant agreement, that the subgrantee has received such training. (i) Procurement (1) Standards and procedures Notwithstanding section 200.317 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (2 C.F.R. 200.317), each State or unit of general government that receives a grant under this section shall adopt and comply with sections 200.318 through 200.326 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (2 C.F.R. 200.318–200.326), and each such State or unit of general government shall require subgrantees to comply with such sections. (2) Cost/price analysis In procurement of products and services using amounts from a grant under this section, including through modification of a contract, the Secretary shall require each State and unit of general government receiving a grant under this section to perform a cost or price analysis, which shall involve conducting an independent cost estimate before any bids or proposals are received. (3) Technical assistance The Secretary shall provide grantees with technical assistance on contracting and procurement processes and shall require grantees, in contracting or procuring these funds, to incorporate performance requirements and penalties into any such contracts or agreements. (j) Treatment of CDBG allocations Amounts made available for use under this section shall not be considered relevant to the non-disaster formula allocations made pursuant to section 106 ( 42 U.S.C. 5306 ). (k) Waivers (1) Authority Subject to the other provisions of this section, in administering amounts made available for use under this section, the Secretary may waive, or specify alternative requirements for, any provision of any statute or regulation that the Secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the Secretary or the use by the recipient of such funds (except for requirements related to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the environment) if the Secretary finds that good cause exists for the waiver or