Partner Notices

The purpose of this notice is to inform IPs that a source and nationality waiver has been granted for all USAID/WBG activities operating in Gaza, which establishes Geographic Code 935 for the procurement of commodities and services. This waiver does not extend to West Bank programming.

The purpose of this letter is to alert USAID IPs to a new restriction in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, effective March 23, 2024. Title III of Division G of the Act prohibits USAID funds from being used for any contribution, grant, or other payment to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

USG development assistance in Gaza entails specific legal and policy requirements, unique operating procedures, and heightened scrutiny. The purpose of this notice is to provide a comprehensive guide to the various requirements as a reminder and for ease of reference.

This notice serves to notify you that the latest OFAC License No. SDGT-2021-372834-2, dated March 9, 2022, will expire on March 31, 2024 and will not be renewed. At the expiration of the OFAC License listed above, Contractors and Grantees can rely on the OFAC General License for official business of the U.S. Government.

As the United States continues to provide humanitarian and development assistance to the Palestinian people in the West Bank and Gaza, the USAID Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued an alert identifying this as high-risk for potential diversion and misuse of U.S. funds.

USAID takes conduct on social media very seriously given the potential risks to U.S. development and foreign policy objectives. This notice serves as a reminder of guidelines regarding social media and online activity (reference made to USAID/WBG IP notice # No. 2022-WBG-04 ‘Social Media Awareness’). We encourage you to share and reaffirm the following guidance with your staff.

This notice serves as a reminder of expectations regarding Implementing Partner and staff conduct, specifically with regards to the requirements governing employee conduct and conflicts of interest.

The purpose of this notice is to share the available resources that will assist you during the SAM registration process as well as to highlight the currently available flexibilities and exceptions related to USAID partners’ registration in the U.S. government SAM under acquisition and assistance instruments.

The United States has a long-standing policy of prohibiting U.S. Government employees and contractor and recipient personnel from engaging in trafficking in persons activities. Title XVII, entitled “Ending Trafficking in Government Contracting,” of the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), enacted Jan. 2, 2013, greatly expanded the list of trafficking prohibitions and created a stronger framework to eliminate trafficking in persons activities in federal acquisition and assistance.

This notice serves to remind you of the Department of Treasury OFAC License No. SDGT-2021-372834-2 issued on March 9, 2022. Please find attached a copy of the license for your reference which expires on March 31, 2024.

This notice serves as a reminder to all Implementing Partners on the importance of your compliance with 22 USC 2378c-1(a)(1), otherwise called the “Taylor Force Act.” The Taylor Force Act, signed into law as part of FY 2018 Appropriations Act, limits USAID’s ability to provide assistance - using Economic Support Fund (ESF) funds - that confers a “direct benefit” to the Palestinian Authority (PA).

This notice serves as a reminder of best practices when using social media. In a recent incident within the region, an individual incorrectly self-identified as an employee of USAID on social media platforms. The individual made public comments counter to USAID and the USG's values.

This notice serves to inform you that the Department of Treasury has issued OFAC Special License No. SDGT-2021-372834-2. Please find a copy of the license attached for your reference which expires on March 31, 2024.

Per WBG Implementing Partner Notice No. 2012-WBG-02 dated February 9, 2012 (see attached), USAID requires implementing partners to submit a monthly report (on the 5th of each month) identifying all subawards executed during the prior month. Please refer to the attached notice for detailed instructions.

We are excited to announce the launch of USAID’s new website, WorkwithUSAID.org! We strongly encourage you to register your organization in the Partners Directory, which will allow your organization to create a profile and connect with others in the development community to more easily forge partnerships in acquisition and assistance. Being part of this Partner Directory will also help broadly increase your visibility and capabilities among USAID Missions.

This serves as a reminder of the critical importance of full compliance with USAID mandatory standard provisions and clauses concerning contact with Designated Terrorist Organizations (DTO).

The purpose of this notice is to inform you of two changes to the Mission's implementation of vetting practices under Mission Order 21, effective July 6, 2016.

The purpose of this notice is to inform you of a change in USAID agency-wide policy vetting procedures. Previously when there was a change in a "key individual"1 of a non-US organization that had been vetted, only the new individual required vetting. Going forward, whenever there is a change in a "key individual" of a non-US organization that has been vetted per Mission Order 21, not only will the new key individual need to be vetted, but the organization and all other "key individuals" will also need to be re-vetted at the same time.

I am writing to drawn your attention to the requirement for you to submit documents to the Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC). We last addressed this requirement under Contractor/Grantee Notice No. 2010-WBG-01, dated October 8, 2009.

This notice is to inform you of a change in practices for securing approvals to impo1t goods, materials, and equipment into Gaza, as well as procure materials within Gaza. Beginning October 1, 2015, USAID Implementing Partners will be required to use the Gaza Reconstruction Materials Monitoring System (GRAMMS) to submit to the Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) for Gaza requests to import approved goods, material and equipment into Gaza or procure materials from approved vendors within Gaza. GRAMMS must also be used to track the use of materials and equipment on site.

The purpose of this notice is to infotm you of changes to the Mission's country clearance requirement and changes in policy on travel to Gaza. The changes below apply equally to subcontractors.

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that the USAID/West Bank and Gaza Mission has implemented a new paperless voucher system effective immediately. All vouchers/invoices will be processed for approval and payment electronically.

The purpose of this notice is to notify you that USAID/West Bank and Gaza will commence new rounds of reviews to verify partners' compliance with Mission Order 21. In conducting these reviews we will implement new protocols.