USAID uses geographic codes to specify the authorized “source” of commodities and the “nationality” of suppliers/contractors financed with USAID funds under direct contracts and subcontracts. Geographic codes apply to prime contractors offering goods and services directly to USAID and also apply to goods and services, purchased by the prime contractors and their subcontractors under USAID … [Read more…]
The U.S. Government Service Contract Reporting Period is open from October 5, 2023 until January 31, 2024. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause in contract, USAID asks that data is reported by the stated deadline. View the FAR 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements and FAR 52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery … [Read more…]
USAID encourages all members of the partner community to review this Proposed Rule and provide comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on proposed revisions to various parts of 2 CFR. These revisions include updates to 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), 2 CFR 175 (Award Term for Trafficking in Persons), 2 CFR 170 … [Read more…]
2 CFR 200, also known as the “Uniform Guidance” consists of Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. It was issued by The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) on December 26, 2013 and was compiled from previously separate OMB circulars that addressed separately administrative requirements, audits, and cost principles for specific … [Read more…]
SAM.gov uses an entity validation service (EVS) to independently verify theexistence and uniqueness of an entity.● Validation is required when you○ register an entity○ renew your entity registration each year○ get a Unique Entity ID, and○ update or change your entity’s name or address● Every entity must validate with the new provider’s databases and datasources, … [Read more…]
You can find annual reports and many other technical reports on USAID-funded projects implemented by implementers on the Development Experience Clearinghouse (aka the DEC). VISIT THE DEC. The DEC Express is a monthly newsletter featuring materials in the Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC) about topics in the news, USAID program evaluations, and recent, popular, and most … [Read more…]
In fiscal year 2022, USAID reached its highest level and percent of direct local funding in a decade and with the new report, is launching a transparent new indicator for tracking local leadership in USAID’s work. In November 2021, Administrator Samantha Power announced two targets: first, by FY 2025, USAID will channel a quarter of … [Read more…]
USAID guidance to rescind any policies that were adopted to implement E.O. 14042 (Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors). Dear Contractors: On May 9, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14099 on “Moving Beyond COVID–19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Workers.” This E.O. 14099 revokes E.O. 14042 dated September 9, 2021 … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]