Amaan J. Sachdev

Amaan J. Sachdev serves as an Acquisition & Assistance Specialist at USAID/India, where he plays a pivotal role in designing and managing non-procurement instruments and competitive acquisitions that advance the agency’s mission of sustainable development. He specializes in technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives across health, environment, education, and infrastructure sectors, ensuring alignment with U.S. foreign assistance priorities and local institutional needs. His work bridges policy objectives with operational execution, frequently overseeing performance-based contracts and cooperative agreements that support evidence-based innovation and public system resilience. Amaan collaborates with a diverse array of domestic and international professional service providers, including consulting firms, research institutions, and technical implementation partners. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in adaptive management, monitoring and evaluation, and systems-level change management. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for flexible, outcome-driven partnerships that prioritize local ownership and long-term sustainability over transactional service delivery. Amaan’s procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of his actions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This approach underscores a commitment to merit-based selection and technical excellence, prioritizing capability and relevance over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, he actively evaluates firms of all sizes based on technical merit, past performance, and alignment with USAID’s development goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting his specialization in strategic advisory, policy analysis, institutional strengthening, and program design. He routinely procures services related to climate-resilient infrastructure planning, forest governance modernization, and public health systems strengthening, ensuring technical rigor and alignment with India’s national development priorities.