Anne L. Busaka

Anne L. Busaka serves as an Acquisition Specialist with USAID/Iraq, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies aligned with the agency’s mission to build institutional resilience and sustainable governance in Iraq. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical assistance and capacity-building services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s development objectives. Her portfolio primarily supports professional services that enhance public sector performance, democratic governance, and economic opportunity, often involving expert advisors and specialized technical consultants deployed in complex, high-stakes environments. Busaka collaborates with a diverse array of contractors, including international consulting firms, local Iraqi service providers, and specialized security and logistics vendors. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based contracting, outcome-driven deliverables, and rigorous monitoring of contractor compliance with technical specifications and local engagement standards. She prioritizes vendors with proven experience in post-conflict institutional development and cross-cultural program implementation. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach ensures equitable access for all qualified bidders, emphasizing transparency and value-driven selection. Her primary NAICS focus areas include All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), Administrative Management Consulting (541611), and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), reflecting her expertise in procuring governance advisory services, institutional development support, and infrastructure-related technical services. She frequently sources security operations, food services, and management consulting solutions tailored to the unique operational context of USAID’s mission in Iraq, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in development contracting under challenging conditions.