Register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. See description below. It is mandatory that all vendors be registered under the SAM program.

Find information on available opportunities through Contract Opportunities on the SAM.gov website.

Complete the appropriate forms stated in or provided in the synopsis or solicitation and return them to the location identified within the synopsis or solicitation.

The USACE Acquisition Instruction (UAI) is issued by the Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA), the Chief of Engineers, pursuant to the FAR 1.301, DFARS 201.304, and under the authority of the Secretary of the Army, pursuant to AFARS 5101.304. The UAI establishes uniform policies and procedures to ensure that business practices are consistent throughout USACE, provides internal guidance, delegations of authority, assignments of responsibilities, work‐flow procedures, procedures that are required by regulation to be established by the HCA, procedures that implement policies, and internal reporting requirements.

Current Version

• June 18 2024

Archived Versions

• 26 March 2024
• 30 November 2021 inclusive of all revisions through June, 2022.
• 30 November 2021 initial version
• 10 April 2020
• 25 January 2017
• 1 November 2014
• 7 April 2014
• 18 March 2013

The Engineer Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (EFARS) is RESCINDED by the USACE Acquisition Instruction which was issued by USACE Head of Contracting Activity on March 18, 2013. EFARS can be referenced, as necessary, for any contracts issued before March 18, 2013.