The new director of USAID’s Office of Acquisitions and Assistance (M/OAA) has returned from a stint at NASA. He hopes artificial intelligence can improve USAID’s procurement practices — and wants his staff to take more risks. For Jami Rodgers, taking over as director of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s main procurement office is a … [Read more…]
To assist prime contractors and recipients in complying with Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) reporting requirements, USAID’s Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA) developed a new FSRS Reporting Guidance one-pager. Find out the requirements for prime contractors and recipients to report subcontracts and subawards in FSRS for assistance and … [Read more…]
USAID hosted its third overseas small business conference this past November, in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference was coordinated by USAID’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) with support from the Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA). More than 250 individuals, representing more than 100 businesses, participated in the event. The Asia Region Small … [Read more…]
This year, in the face of daunting challenges like global food insecurity, the climate crisis, and increasing conflict, USAID and its partners in more than 100 countries around the globe drove progress to build a freer, more equitable, and more humane world. By embracing new and inclusive partnerships and pioneering innovative solutions, USAID helped the … [Read more…]
USAID is updating their Disability Policy is being updated and soliciting feedback until COB Friday, December 15th. USAID is seeking specific feedback on: The draft updated Disability Policy can be accessed HERE and feedback can be submitted HERE. For reference, you can review the original Disability Policy HERE.
FAR 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application On June 2, 2023, the FAR Council issued an interim rule with immediate effect that implements guidance under OMB Memorandum M-23-13, “No TikTok on Government Devices.” The rule revises the FAR to implement the prohibition on having or using TikTok or any successor application or service developed … [Read more…]
The danger pay allowance provides additional compensation for employees serving at designated danger pay posts. It is paid as a percentage of basic compensation in 15, 25 and 35% increments. In addition to being paid to permanently-assigned personnel, danger pay may also be paid to employees on temporary duty or detail to the post. Technically, … [Read more…]
Section 508 establishes requirements for electronic and information technology developed, maintained, procured, or used by the Federal government. Section 508 requires Federal electronic and information technology to be accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and members of the public.
This is an introduction into the Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance : overview, understand who is eligible for it, and understand the benefits of it. What is the Defense Base Act (DBA)?DBA insurance provides disability compensation and medical benefits to employees and death benefits to eligible survivors of employees of U.S. government contractors who perform … [Read more…]
Many implementers are not experienced in NICRA negotiations. We recommend working with a subject matter expert who will help you through the process. Here’s an excellent resource: Robert Stross – https://www.robertstrosschartered.net/consulting/ Meanwhile, the NICRA regulations can be found in 2 CFR 200.