USAID Crisis Operations Hiring Fair Registration is Open

Registration is open for the Crisis Operations Hiring Fair for positions within CPS/OTI. During these virtual Hiring Fairs, USAID will conduct interviews, share information about Crisis Operations job opportunities and field questions during live question and answer sessions. Register here. USAID Crisis Operations Hiring Fair features: Date and time: 

Revocation of Executive Order 14042 and FAR Clause 52.223-99

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…]

Check Your SAM Registration Early and Often

Registering for the System for Acquisition Management (SAM) is the first step to becoming a contractor for the U.S. government. Federal contractors must be registered on SAM.gov to be eligible for award of federal contracts.  Failure to do so can have significant consequences, as the recent U.S. Court of Federal Claims (CFC) decision in Myriddian, LLC … [Read more…]

How do I obtain an UEI number?

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…]

EVENT – Talking with Primes: Best Practices for Working with USAID as a Sub-awardee

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…]

USAID 14th Annual Small Business Conference

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…]

USAID Projects – How to report a fraud?

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…]

USAID – What triggers an OIG audit?

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.

Protest after Award – How do I file a protest with GAO?

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…]

How do I find awarded USAID awards?

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…]