Amy M. Wire

Amy M. Wire serves as a Contract 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 global development objectives. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for technical assistance, institutional capacity building, and governance reform initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and USAID’s mission-driven priorities. Her work directly supports international governance strengthening, democratic engagement, and emergency response coordination through timely and compliant contracting mechanisms, often involving multi-year, performance-based agreements with international and domestic vendors. Amy maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor providing specialized technical services in institutional development, policy advisory, and capacity-building programs. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced, mission-aligned partners capable of delivering high-impact, context-sensitive solutions in complex international environments. She engages with contractors through competitive solicitation processes, including RFPs and task order competitions, emphasizing performance metrics, local partner integration, and sustainability outcomes. While no set-aside data is currently available, Amy demonstrates a strong alignment with USAID’s broader socioeconomic objectives, actively promoting equitable access to contracting opportunities for small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms, where feasible under international assistance authorities. Her approach integrates socioeconomic goals into acquisition planning without compromising program effectiveness or compliance with foreign assistance statutes. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories related to management consulting, technical assistance, and institutional development services, particularly in governance, public administration, and democratic governance domains. She regularly procures services such as policy analysis, training programs, institutional assessments, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks, demonstrating deep expertise in development sector contracting and the unique regulatory landscape of U.S. foreign assistance.