Alicia L. Allen

Alicia L. Allen serves as a Contracts/Grants Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurement actions that advance international development objectives. She manages the full lifecycle of non-construction acquisitions, primarily focused on professional, scientific, and technical services that support governance reform, institutional capacity building, and emergency response coordination. Her work directly enables USAID’s mission to strengthen public sector institutions in partner nations through evidence-based technical assistance and policy advisory services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and programmatic alignment. Allen maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a primary contractor providing specialized technical services in governance, democratic engagement, and institutional strengthening. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, high-capacity service providers with demonstrated expertise in international development contexts, fostering long-term, performance-based partnerships that prioritize outcomes over transactional delivery. Allen’s procurement portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a deliberate focus on selecting the most qualified technical partners regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all awards adhere strictly to FAR compliance and competitive fairness. Her primary procurement focus is under NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing consulting, research, monitoring and evaluation, training, and institutional diagnostics. She specializes in acquiring high-level analytical and advisory services that inform governance reforms, electoral processes, and public administration modernization initiatives in complex international environments.