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           
• Contact 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: Timelines and Tools

Closing, Evaluations