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Should the USAID Identity be on an NGO’s procurement or employment communications?
No. Letterhead used to hire/fire staff, rent office space or equipment, book hotel rooms or transportation, or other communications in the ADMINISTRATION of the grant or cooperative agreement, should not include the USAID Identity. However, materials produce to communicate or promote the program or project, including invitations to events, letter to ministries, press materials, etc. must include the USAID Identity.No. Employees of outside contractors may not receive direct payments from the Federal Government. Their employment, including pay, rewards, and discipline, must be handled by their employer, who is the contractor, not the Government.

What does the City Attorney do?
The City Council appoints the City Attorney as its chief legal counsel. The City Attorneys Office serves as corporate legal counsel to the City as an entity and advises the City Council and City staff on contractual, regulatory and litigation matters.Large current contracts and the contractors are identified in the Department of Labor’s Procurement Forecast. Large businesses file subcontracting plans for contracts over $500,000, and contracting officers are responsible for ensuring the contractors perform in accordance with those plans. However, the prime contractor chooses with which businesses it specifically subcontracts.

What is the current market for IT jobs in St. Louis?
Currently were seeing increased opportunities as the market continues to improve. Renewed demand has caused our clients to implement prudent rate increases, allowing us to raise consultant pay accordingly. Clients also continue to limit the number of vendors they use, relying on those firms with whom they have established relationships. Fortunately, Ferguson is on the preferred procurement list of nearly all of the major corporations and best firms in our market.

Should the USAID Identity be on an NGO’s procurement or employment communications?
No. Letterhead used to hire/fire staff, rent office space or equipment, book hotel rooms or transportation, or other communications in the ADMINISTRATION of the grant or cooperative agreement, should not include the USAID Identity. However, materials produce to communicate or promote the program or project, including invitations to events, letter to ministries, press materials, etc. must include the USAID Identity.Large current contracts and the contractors are identified in the Department of Labor’s Procurement Forecast. Large businesses file subcontracting plans for contracts over $500,000, and contracting officers are responsible for ensuring the contractors perform in accordance with those plans. However, the prime contractor chooses with which businesses it specifically subcontracts.

Your website says the “fax-back” process is not available for Troop Care providers. Why not?
The specific exemptions under the “fax-back” process generally do not fit Troop Care providers, with the exception of Information Technology (IT) professionals working on systems related to the provision of Troop Care services.If you are a potential supplier or client, see our section on procurement. If you are a job seeker, check the employment section.

How can a small business learn of subcontracting opportunities at the Department of Labor?
Large current contracts and the contractors are identified in the Department of Labor’s Procurement Forecast. Large businesses file subcontracting plans for contracts over $500,000, and contracting officers are responsible for ensuring the contractors perform in accordance with those plans. However, the prime contractor chooses with which businesses it specifically subcontracts.Examine your approved budget and ascertain if this new expenditure can be made within current limitations. If possible certain expenses can be reduced or delayed to accommodate this new item. If this cannot be accomplished, contact your dean/vice president to determine where funds can be transferred from. If all possibilities and sources are exhausted, the University maintains a Contingency Fund for emergencies. A transfer from this fund must be approved by the President or his designee.