USAID Procedures for Partnership Agreement Between SBA and USAID for Expedited 8(a) Awards

Mandatory Reference for ADS 302

Reference Issuance Date: 07/03/2012
Policy Issuance Date: 04/16/2007
Responsible Office: M/OAA/P
File Name: 302mbg_070312

Overview

This Policy Notice informs USAID acquisition personnel that 1. the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and USAID have entered into the attached Partnership Agreement (PA) to expedite the award of 8(a) contracts and purchase orders and 2. the authority to obligate USAID with these acquisition instruments has been re-delegated to USAID Contracting Officers and Executive Officers.