Antonieta C. Manhica

Antonieta C. Manhica serves as a key procurement lead within USAID/Mozambique, supporting the agency’s mission to advance sustainable development through targeted technical assistance and community-centered programming. She manages the acquisition of professional services critical to strengthening local governance, public health systems, and democratic institutions, with a focus on capacity building for civil society and policy reform. Her portfolio centers on consulting and technical support contracts that enable evidence-based programming and institutional resilience, aligning closely with USAID’s strategic priorities in HIV/AIDS response, family planning, education, and economic empowerment. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Manhica cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of professional service providers, including international consultants, local Mozambican firms, and technical experts in public health and governance. Her contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes and local engagement, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering context-sensitive, results-driven solutions tailored to Mozambique’s developmental needs. Manhica demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with 25% of her acquisitions designated for Local Area Set-Asides under FAR 26.2, prioritizing businesses rooted in Mozambican communities. Although the majority of awards are unrestricted, her consistent use of local set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to build domestic capacity and promote inclusive economic growth through targeted contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), reflecting her specialization in strategic advisory, program evaluation, institutional strengthening, and technical support services. She routinely procures expertise in health systems strengthening, governance diagnostics, and community-based program design, ensuring that USAID’s interventions are grounded in local context and evidence-based practice.