Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open competition for a short-term USPSC

USAID/North Macedonia is initiating a limited competition for a short-term US Personal Services Contract (USPSC), not to exceed six months, to fulfill the role of Acting Country Representative. This action is being conducted under the justification and approval provisions of FAR 6.302, AIDAR 706.302-70(c), and ADS 309mad, which allow contracting without full and open competition due to specific statutory authorities. The services required are critical to USAID/North Macedonia’s operations, and the limited competition aligns with established policies to ensure timely and effective staffing. The contract solicitation, titled Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a Short-Term USPSC, was posted on November 16, 2021, under solicitation number JA_72016522R00001. The NAICS code assigned is 812990, reflecting the nature of the service. The contract will be managed through USAID’s office located in Skopje, North Macedonia, with direct points of contact being Diego Marquez and Gezim Hysenagolli. The procurement process and related documentation are accessible through the federal contract workspace linked to the solicitation.