Boryana Boncheva

Albert P. Asante serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements aligned with the agency’s mission of advancing global governance, institutional capacity, and social development. He manages the full lifecycle of technical assistance contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s development objectives. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services that support policy reform, democratic engagement, and emergency response coordination in partner nations, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and results-driven acquisition strategies. Asante maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor providing specialized technical advisory services in governance and institutional strengthening. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-level expertise in public sector reform, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity-building initiatives. He collaborates closely with contractors to ensure alignment with USAID’s strategic goals and fosters accountability through robust contract administration and outcome-based performance metrics. Asante demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small businesses with the technical capability to support complex international development programs, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities for qualified small entities. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541990, encompassing all other professional, scientific, and technical services. He specializes in acquiring expertise in governance advisory, institutional diagnostics, stakeholder engagement, and technical training—services critical to strengthening public sector institutions abroad. His domain expertise centers on designing and managing contracts that deliver sustainable, locally-led development outcomes through high-caliber technical assistance.