Additional Help or Supplementary References = These documents contain optional, helpful guidance and examples of best practices.

Mandatory Reference = There are two types: (a) External Mandatory References, which are governing external statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, and authorities; and (b) Internal Mandatory References, which contain mandatory guidance created internally by USAID.

• Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 | [Mandatory Reference]

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• AIDAR (USAID Acquisition) | [Mandatory Reference]

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• Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII | [Mandatory Reference]

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• Civil Rights Act of 1991 | [Mandatory Reference]

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• Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) | [Mandatory Reference]

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• ADS List of CFRs Referenced in the ADS | [Mandatory Reference]

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  Country Contracting Handbook - Chapter 1: Procurement of Professional and Technical Services | [Mandatory Reference]
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  Country Contracting Handbook - Chapter 2: Procurement of Construction Services | [Mandatory Reference]
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  Country Contracting Handbook - Chapter 3: Procurement of Equipment And Materials | [Mandatory Reference]
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  Country Contracting Handbook - Chapter 4: Cost Principles For Country Contracts | [Mandatory Reference]
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  Department of State Section 579 Implementation - Taxation of U.S. Foreign Assistance | [Mandatory Reference]
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• EEOC Management Directive 110 | [Mandatory Reference]

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• EEOC Management Directive 110, Chapter 2 | [Mandatory Reference]

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• EEOC Management Directive 110, Chapter 3 | [Mandatory Reference]

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• EEOC Management Directive 110, Chapter 6 | [Mandatory Reference]

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  Employee Responsibilities, Conduct and Political Activity | [Mandatory Reference]
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• Equal Pay Act of 1963 | [Mandatory Reference]

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• Executive Orders (EOs) ADS List of Executive Orders Referenced in the ADS | [Mandatory Reference]

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• FAM/FAH - Foreign Affairs Manual & Foreign Affairs Handbook | [Mandatory Reference]

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• ADS List of Foreign Affairs Manuals & Foreign Affairs Handbooks Referenced in the ADS | [Mandatory Reference]

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• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FARs) | [Mandatory Reference]

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• ADS List of Federal Acquisition Regulation Sections Referenced in the ADS | [Mandatory Reference]

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• Federal Advisory Committee Charters | [Mandatory Reference]
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• Federal Preparedness Circular (FPC) 65, July 26, 1999, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency | [Mandatory Reference]

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• Food for Peace | [Mandatory Reference]

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• Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended | [Mandatory Reference]

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• Foreign Service Act of 1980 | [Mandatory Reference]
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• Geographic Codes | [Mandatory Reference]
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  Global Health Delegations of Authority | [Mandatory Reference]
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• Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 | [Mandatory Reference]
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• IDCA Delegations of Authority | [Mandatory Reference]
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  Indemnification of Employees, and Representation of Employees by the Department of Justice or Private Counsel at Government Expense | [Mandatory Reference]
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  Interim Instructions Regarding Communications With Registered Lobbyists About Recovery Act Funds | [Mandatory Reference]
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• Memorandum for the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development | [Mandatory Reference]

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• National Security Decision Directive 38 (NSDD-38), "Staffing at Diplomatic Missions and Their Constituent Posts", June 2, 1982 | [Mandatory Reference]

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• Office of Management and Budget Circulars (OMB) | [Mandatory Reference]

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• ADS List of Office of Management and Budget Circulars Referenced in the ADS | [Mandatory Reference]

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• OFPP Policy Letter 92-1 - Inherently Governmental Functions | [Mandatory Reference]

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  Procedures for Providing Reasonable Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities | [Mandatory Reference]
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• Public Laws | [Mandatory Reference]

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• ADS List of Public Laws Referenced in the ADS | [Mandatory Reference]

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• Rehabilitation Act of 1973 PDF | [Mandatory Reference]

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  Reporting and Management of Litigation | [Mandatory Reference]
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• Senior Deputy Assistant Administrators | [Mandatory Reference]
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  State Cable 154772, July 9, 2004- Notification of USAID Mission Employees for Privileges and Immunities | [Mandatory Reference]

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  State Cable 232440, December 7, 2000 - Privileges and Immunities for USAID Personal Services Contract Employees | [Mandatory Reference]

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• United States Code (U.S.C) | [Mandatory Reference]

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• ADS List of United States Code Referenced in the ADS | [Mandatory Reference]

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• Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 PDF | [Mandatory Reference]

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