MAKING CENTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Making Cents International, Inc. specializes in providing strategic management consulting and technical assistance to advance international development and institutional capacity building. Their core capabilities include program design, evaluation, compliance support, and operational advisory services for complex multilateral initiatives. They deliver research-driven analyses, policy assessments, and implementation frameworks that strengthen local partnerships and align with U.S. foreign policy objectives, particularly in stability, peacebuilding, and inclusive development. Their expertise spans administrative management systems, NICRA rate compliance, budget reallocation protocols, and mission support through evidence-based program documentation and technical evaluation frameworks, positioning them as a trusted advisor in adaptive program management for dynamic foreign assistance environments. The contractor maintains a sustained and primary relationship with the U.S. Agency for International Development, consistently supporting its transition initiatives, mission operations, and partnership capacity programs. Work includes direct advisory services to USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives and mission-level hubs, delivering tailored consulting to enhance local ownership, institutional resilience, and program coherence. Their engagement with the General Services Administration centers on high-level management consulting under OASIS+ and SIN 874, providing strategic analysis and business process improvement services to federal agencies. Their primary focus lies in NAICS 541990 (other professional, scientific, and technical services) and 541611 (administrative management consulting), where they translate policy goals into actionable, locally grounded interventions. They operate as a specialized consulting firm embedded in global development ecosystems, with deep competency in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adaptive management systems. As a small business headquartered in Washington, D.C., Making Cents International, Inc. operates with a lean, mission-driven structure focused on federal contracting. While no formal certifications are listed, their consistent award history and niche expertise in USAID-aligned programs establish a strong market position as a subject-matter expert in international development consulting.