Abeer FaroukRizk

Abeer Farouk Rizk serves as a Contract Specialist at USAID/Egypt, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s development mission through strategic procurement of technical and professional services. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from needs assessment and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and USAID’s development objectives. Her portfolio primarily supports programs in governance, economic resilience, education, and public health, with a focus on securing expert consulting, educational support, and engineering services that align with Egypt’s national development priorities. Abeer ensures that all procurements are transparent, competitive, and aligned with U.S. government procurement policy. Abeer collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including international and local professional service firms, management consultants, educational support providers, and engineering firms. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes, emphasizing technical expertise, local capacity building, and sustainable impact. Her contracting approach prioritizes value-driven solutions over cost alone, encouraging innovation and adaptability in service delivery across complex development environments. Abeer’s procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains inclusive, allowing all eligible vendors to compete on merit. This approach underscores her commitment to efficiency and technical excellence in achieving USAID’s development goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), which accounts for nearly 80% of her activity, reflecting a heavy reliance on multidisciplinary consulting services. She also regularly procures educational support services (611710) and engineering services (541330), demonstrating expertise in technical assistance, institutional strengthening, and program evaluation. Abeer’s domain knowledge centers on designing and managing contracts that deliver measurable improvements in public sector performance and community outcomes.