Adel A. Yamak

Adel S. Yamak serves as a Senior Procurement Specialist at USAID/Iraq, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that advance the agency’s mission of building institutional resilience and sustainable governance. He manages the full lifecycle of complex technical service contracts, including consulting, capacity-building, and administrative support services, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and USAID’s development objectives. His work directly supports the deployment of expert advisors and technical assistance programs focused on public service delivery, democratic governance, and performance management systems within Iraqi institutions. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the procurement record, Yamak consistently engages with a diverse pool of professional service providers, including management consultants, educational support organizations, and technical service firms, fostering competitive, transparent, and compliant sourcing practices. His procurement approach emphasizes merit-based selection and adherence to FAR guidelines, prioritizing quality and mission alignment over cost alone. Yamak demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with nearly 18% of his acquisitions set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses in Iraq’s evolving procurement landscape. While no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant, his pattern indicates a preference for broad-based small business engagement over narrow socioeconomic set-asides. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in administrative management consulting (541611), educational support services (611710), and environmental organizations (813312). These reflect USAID/Iraq’s emphasis on institutional strengthening, governance training, and technical capacity development, positioning Yamak as a key enabler of long-term, locally led development outcomes.