Day 1 

Introduction to USAID and its Funding 

• Why Acquisition vs. Assistance?

Risks Associated with USAID Contracting

FAR Part 3 Business Ethics

Review Sample RFP

FAR Part 9.104 Contractor Responsibility Internal Systems

• Financial, Property & Procurement Management 
• Eligibility for Funding 

Contract Types

• Cost Plus Fixed Fee
• Firm Fixed Price 
• Time & Materials 
• Indefinite Quantity Contracts 

Day 2

Opening & Review 

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overview
• Budget, Cost or Pricing Data, Exemption from Cost or Pricing Data
• FAR Part 15 

2 CFR 200 Cost Principles 

• Budget Notes
• Fee/Profit: FAR Part 15.404
• Post Award Conference 
• Contract Administration 
• Key FAR Clauses 
• Contract Administration 
• Indirect Cost Rates 
• Disallowed Costs 

Stop Work Orders 

• Contractor Performance Review

Subcontract Administration 

• FAR Part 52 Contract Clause Matrix 
• Audit and Records 
• Allowable Cost and Payment Provision 
• Small Business Contracting Plan 

Limitation of Funds/Cost 

• Mandatory 
• Non-Mandatory but Recommended 

Day 3 

Opening & Review 

• AIDAR 
• Labor 
• Key Personnel 
• Bio-Data Sheets 

Compensation Salary Threshold 

Physical Fitness 

Local Compensation 

Allowances and Differentials 

Defense Base Act Insurance 

• Medical Evacuation Insurance 

Approvals 

• Travel 

Source/Nationality 

Property 

• Branding 

Grants Under Contracts 

• Basic Rules Applicable to US and Non-US 
• Based Organizations 

Fixed Amount Subawards 

Close-out 

• Timeline and Tools 

Closing and Evaluations