Guidance on UEI, SAM, and FFATA Requirements for Assistance
A Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 303
Full Revision Date: 08/08/2024
Responsible Office: M/OAA
File Name: 303maz_080824
Overview
This mandatory reference provides guidance to Agreement Officers (AOs) and Agreement Officer’s Representatives (AORs) on the requirements for applicants, recipients, and first-tier subrecipients of USAID assistance regarding Unique Entity Identifiers (UEIs), System for Award Management (SAM) registration, as well as reporting requirements from the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA). This reference also provides guidance on exceptions and procedures for applying those exceptions.