March 2022 Newsletter
Since the launch of WorkwithUSAID.org in November 2021, more than 80,000 users have visited the website with the Partner Directory already featuring 2,000 profiles and more being added every day. Of the registered users, 1,200 have taken the Pre-Engagement Assessment. When organizations take this assessment, they receive a customized report with key insights and resources that can help them understand potential capacity gaps and create goals to improve their readiness. We encourage you to register your organization in the Partner Directory and take the Pre-Engagement Assessment today!
A new “Funding” tab was added to the top navigation bar of WorkwithUSAID.org’s website. If you are interested in locating anticipated USAID activities, visit the Business Forecast. If your organization wants to find open USAID opportunities, visit SAM.gov for contracts and Grants.gov for grants and cooperative agreements. The links under this new tab will take you directly to a pre-filtered page with only USAID-specific opportunities.
We want to hear from you! How has your organization benefited from the tools and resources on WorkwithUSAID.org? Share your story with us here.
We are excited to announce the top 3 winners and additional finalists for the Work with USAID 2022 Photo Contest. You can find them here: USAID Flickr. Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to our winners!
New Office Director
We are excited to announce Kimberly Ball has been appointed to be the new Director of USAID’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). As a proven Agency Leader, Ms. Ball will advance President Biden’s Executive Order to promote equity in procurement and reaffirm Administrator Power’s commitment to reducing barriers that have limited the participation of underrepresented groups in USAID contracting. Learn more about Ms. Ball and the OSDBU team here.
USAID Event: FY 2022 Second Quarter Business Forecast
On Tuesday, March 22 at 9:00am EDT, USAID will host its FY 2022 Second Quarter Business Forecast and Partner Update webinar. The Agency hosts this quarterly webinar to allow partners the opportunity to hear about priorities from senior leaders across the Agency. You can click here to register.
Webinar Series: Partnering with Indigenous Peoples in USAID Programming
USAID’s Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation’s Inclusive Development Hub is pleased to invite you to attend the first session in a three-part webinar series showcasing USAID projects that are pioneering new approaches and unconventional methodologies to more effectively engage, work with, and empower Indigenous Peoples and local communities. The first session on March 22 at 9 a.m. EDT. Learn more here.
GSA Event: The Transition to the Unique Entity ID (SAM) is Almost Here
By April 4, 2022, the federal government will transition from using the DUNS Number to using the new Unique Entity ID (SAM) as the entity identifier for federal awards. The Integrated Award Environment (IAE) will soon transition to SAM.gov and other IAE systems (FPDS, eSRS, FSRS, FAPIIS, CPARS) to use the new Unique Entity ID (SAM). Register here for the final event on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. EDT to see what the change to the new identifier means for you and your work in IAE systems. You can also download a PDF here.
USAID Event: How to Work with USAID webinar
On April 19, 2022 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am EDT, USAID’s Industry Liaison team will be hosting a Work with USAID 101 webinar. During the event, the team will share the information you need to know to become a USAID partner. Register for the event here.
Save the Date: Introducing Kimberly Ball, Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
On April 26, 2022 at 2:00pm EDT, USAID will be hosting a Twitter Spaces event with Kimberly Ball, the Director of the OSDBU. Mark your calendars to learn more about how your U.S.-based small businesses can find funding opportunities and forge a partnership with the Agency. The link to the event will be shared in our April newsletter or follow us on Twitter at @WorkwithUSAID to stay up-to-date.
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