The DUNS Number was replaced by a new, non-proprietary identifier that is provided by the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). This new identifier is called the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), or the Entity ID. Submitting a registration and getting a Unique Entity ID are FREE. What’s the difference between only getting a Unique Entity ID … [Read more…]
When? Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Host: Matthew Johnson, USAID Industry Liaison In this webinar, USAID will review: 1) Best practices for USAID sub-awardees2) USAID sub-award strategy for finding the right funding opportunities and partners3) How to connect with prime implementers4) Framework for your conversations and negotiations … [Read more…]
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) invites you to their 14th Annual Small Business Conference titled “Pathways to Partnership”. The conference will offer the opportunity for existing and prospective U.S. small business partners to engage with USAID Bureaus, Independent Offices and Mission staff on Wednesday … [Read more…]
The USAID Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline provides a mechanism for individuals and organizations to report fraud, waste, abuse (including sexual exploitation and abuse), and corruption related to programming, personnel, or operations for which OIG provides oversight. To better serve its mission, OIG is pleased to announce the release of a new online Hotline portal … [Read more…]
The United States Agency for International Development, Office of Inspector General (USAID OIG) is responsible for providing independent oversight over USAID’s programs, personnel, and operations. OIG may initiate an audit if they uncovered significant issues during a previous review, or if they have determined that the program or office is of higher risk. More.
Regulation – PART 733 – PROTESTS, DISPUTES, AND APPEALS Legal Decisisons – The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is known as “the investigative arm of Congress” and “the congressional watchdog.” What does GAO do? GAO’s Office of the General Counsel regularly issues legal decisions and opinions regarding federal bid protests, appropriations law, and other legal matters. Search Decisions … [Read more…]
USAspending.gov is the official source for spending data for the U.S. Government. What is USAspending.gov used for? Its mission is to show the American public what the federal government spends every year and how it spends the money. Where does USAspending data come from? USAspending.gov receives over 400 data elements coming from various government systems. … [Read more…]
USAID will be hosting one in-person and five virtual 22 CFR 216 (Reg 216) Environmental Compliance Trainings. This interactive training examines key aspects of USAID’s environmental impact assessment (EIA) process and environmental compliance requirements, including understanding proper documentation and reporting. The training will take place in the months of May, June, July, and August 2023. … [Read more…]
USID prime contractors whose awards contain a small business subcontracting should plan to conduct the required reporting in the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS), available at eSRS.gov. Contractors must comply with the requirements in the FAR 52.219-9 (“Small Business Subcontracting Plan”) clause found in their contract, as applicable. Why? Because small businesses are an important part of the USAID … [Read more…]
eSRS.gov, which stands for Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System, is the official site for the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System. The use of eSRS promises to create higher visibility for federal contracting officials (aka COs and OSDBU) who need to access and review subcontracting reports and introduce efficiency into the process of gathering information on federal subcontracting … [Read more…]