Abdel Hadi Bataineh

Abdel Hadi Bataineh serves as a key procurement professional within USAID/Jordan, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and engineering services aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance water security and institutional resilience. He manages a portfolio focused on the design, construction, and rehabilitation of water and sewer systems, ensuring compliance with U.S. foreign assistance guidelines and Jordanian regulatory frameworks. His acquisitions typically involve complex, performance-based contracts for civil works and technical consulting, requiring rigorous technical evaluation and lifecycle cost analysis. Bataineh plays a central role in translating USAID’s development objectives into executable procurement strategies that deliver sustainable, locally embedded solutions. Bataineh engages with a diverse range of contractors, primarily international and regional engineering firms with proven expertise in water infrastructure and institutional capacity building. He cultivates long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering integrated solutions—from pipeline construction to pump station rehabilitation—while emphasizing local workforce development and technology transfer. His contracting approach prioritizes firms with demonstrated experience in arid-region water management and adherence to international environmental and engineering standards, fostering collaborative, performance-driven relationships that align with USAID’s sustainability goals. Bataineh’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as non-set-aside. While he does not routinely utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach supports broad market access for qualified domestic and international vendors, ensuring technical excellence and competitive pricing. This reflects USAID/Jordan’s focus on mission-critical outcomes over socioeconomic targeting, prioritizing capability and proven delivery over certification-based preferences. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), where he manages large-scale civil works for potable water distribution and wastewater infrastructure. He also regularly procures engineering services under NAICS 541330, engaging consultants for hydraulic modeling, system diagnostics, and technical training. Bataineh’s domain expertise centers on water loss reduction, infrastructure resilience, and the integration of smart monitoring technologies into municipal water systems.