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USAID Business Forecast and Partner Update Webinar – FY 2023 Second Quarter
On Thursday, March 23 at 8:30 a.m. ET, USAID’s Industry Liaison Team will host its FY 2023 Second Quarter Business Forecast and Partner Update webinar. You can click here to register. Submitting Business Forecast QuestionsIn advance of the event, we invite organizations to send questions specifically related to opportunities on the Business Forecast. Please see below instructions for submitting questions: You can submit using … [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…]
USAID IMPLEMENTERS: U.S. bans the sale and import of some tech from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is banning the sale of communications equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and restricting the use of some China-made video surveillance systems, citing an “unacceptable risk” to national security. “The FCC is committed to protecting our national security by ensuring that untrustworthy communications equipment is not authorised for use … [Read more…]
USAID Office of Inspector General – Report Fraud
OIG’s Hotline provides a mechanism for any individual to confidentially report fraud, waste, and abuse related to programming or operations for which OIG provides oversight. What is the purpose of the USAID OIG Hotline? The USAID Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) mission is to protect the integrity of USAID programs and awards. Additionally, the … [Read more…]
USAID – Combating Trafficking in Persons (TIP) annual certification requirement
All USAID contracts include a Combating Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) provision (FAR 52.222-50) prohibiting contractors from using forced labor in the performance of their awards. (See specifically FAR 52.222-50(b)(3)). In addition, contractors with awards to be performed outside the United States where the estimated value of services exceeds $550,000 are required to: 1) submit an … [Read more…]
USAID – Addressing SAM Registration Issues for USAID Partners
Fom USAID on December 14, 2022 In April 2022, the new SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) replaced the DUNS number as the official government-wide identifier used for federal awards. USAID has been actively engaging with the General Services Administration (GSA) team to ensure that our partners are able to get meet the new registration requirements. Highlighted … [Read more…]