Patel, 31, was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison in March after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of making an illegal monetary transaction. He was also ordered to pay the Jaguars restitution for the thefts. The vast majority of the $22 million Patel stole were gambling … [Read more…]
More aid workers have been killed in 2024 than in any other year, UN says
GENEVA (AP) — More aid workers, health care staffers, delivery personnel and other humanitarians have been killed in 2024 than in any other single year, the United Nations reported Friday. Bloodshed in the Middle East has been the single-biggest cause of the 281 deaths among humanitarians globally this year, according to the U.N. Office for … [Read more…]
President Biden Announces New USAID Mission in Angola
Today, President Joseph R. Biden announced an expansion of USAID’s presence in the Republic of Angola during the President’s historic trip to Angola. USAID is elevating its presence in Angola to a USAID Mission, reinforcing the United States’ commitment to the people of Angola and an emerging strategic partnership between the United States and Angola. … [Read more…]
USAID Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) Quarterly Information Session – Slides and Presentation!
On October 24, 2024 OTI hosted our Hire Power: Carve Out Your Next Opportunity Quarterly Information Session. Please find the slides attached for more information on OTI, our hiring mechanisms, and application tips and guidance! Please note, the presentation was recorded and is now available on their website.
USAID – Recruit, Hire, and Administer Personal Services Contract (RHAPSC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Industry Day
USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) is considering a new and experimental approach to procuring Personal Service Contractors (PSCs). The Agency is inviting interested businesses to a virtual Industry Day on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ET to clarify the Government’s approach and invite comments and questions. Interested businesses must preregister by using … [Read more…]
FY 2025 First Quarter Business Forecast and Partner Update Webinar
On Wednesday, December 11, at 9:00 a.m. ET, USAID’s Industry Liaison Team will host our FY 2025 First Quarter Business Forecast and Partner Update webinar. You can learn more about the event and how to register here.
SAM Registration Requirement: FAR 52.204-7 AMENDED
On November 12, 2024, the US Department of Defense (DOD), the General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA—collectively known as the “FAR Council”—rolled out an interim rule, set to take effect on November 12, 2024. This update revises the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) clause concerning System for Award Management (“SAM”) registration. This makes it clear that … [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…]
Four Frequently Asked Questions: SAM.gov/UEI Registration
For many individuals and organizations, registering for your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in the System for Award Management (SAM) can be confusing. To help make registering easier, we have compiled a list of questions from partners all around the world. Learn More
Regulatory Changes Related to Drones
A recent interim rule, effective earlier this month, amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and adds a new clause (FAR 52.240-1) for contractors regarding unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This clause implements prohibitions on procuring, operating, or using federal funds on UAS (e.g., drones) that are manufactured or assembled by certain foreign entities. For additional information, … [Read more…]