LIVE – Dems & Fmr. USAID Officials Hold “Rally to Restore Foreign Aid Now”
Democrats, former USAID officials and demonstrators hold a rally to restore foreign aid after President Trump moved to dismantle the USAID agency. LIVE
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Democrats slam Trump over reports he’ll merge USAID with State Department
Democrats on Friday slammed President Trump over recent news reports that he is considering merging the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) with the State Department. “It is imperative that we maintain an independent development voice and capability within the U.S. government. USAID is, by statute, an independent establishment outside of the State Department. Any … [Read more…]
New Look for CPARS.gov
GSA’s Integrated Award Environment operates several stand-alone systems, in addition to our flagship System for Award Management at SAM.gov. Recently, the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) website got a makeover aligning the CPARS.gov look and feel to that of SAM.gov to pave the way for future integration. No changes were made to the CPARS … [Read more…]
DoD Releases Proposed Rule Requiring Disclosure of Foreign Review of Code for IT, Cybersecurity, Critical Infrastructure, and Weapons System Products and Services
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Disclosure of Information Regarding Foreign Obligations (DFARS Case 2018-D064) DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, which prohibits DoD from acquiring products, services, or systems relating to information or operational technology, … [Read more…]
USAID – UNRWA Payment Restrictions
USAID contractors and grant recipients were alerted to a new restriction in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, effective March 23, 2024 (available here). Title III of Division G of the Act prohibits USAID funds from being used for any contribution, grant, or other payment to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). This … [Read more…]
Responsibility to Report USAID Funds Transmitted to UNRWA
Promptly report all information or allegations that USAID funds have been distributed or otherwise transmitted to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). USAID implementing partners (i.e., nongovernmental organizations, contractors, and UN agencies/public international organizations) are required to disclose allegations involving potential misuse of USAID funds, whether intentional or inadvertent, to USAID’s Office of … [Read more…]
USAID Business Forecast for United States Agency for International Development
New items have been added to the USAID Business Forecast and the list has recently been updated, and is now available. Multispecies Biodiversity Conservation Activity Enabling Environment for Climate Resilience Responsive Local Governance Activity USAID/Armenia EG Single Holder IDIQ Food Security Disaster Resilience USAID Learning and Evidence Platform Kenya Digital Health Ecosystem Citizens and Media … [Read more…]
USAID Proposals – Which factors carry the most weight with USAID on award decisions?
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U.S. Government Launches USAID Youth Empowerment Activity in Western Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan
On March 30 in Wau, USAID Mission Director for South Sudan Kate Crawford launched the USAID Youth Empowerment Activity, a four-year, $43.5 million initiative that will help youth in South Sudan—including girls and young women—gain knowledge and skills that will enable them to lead healthy, engaged, and productive lives. It will empower a diverse group of … [Read more…]
What is USAID biodata aka 1420?
The “Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet” is a mandatory document USAID uses to collect biographical data about proposed personnel that contractors would hire under a USAID award.”’ Per AIDAR 752.7001 Biographical data – The Contractor agrees to furnish to the contracting officer on USAID Form 1420-17, “Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet”, biographical information on the … [Read more…]