Arthur K Sanderson

Arthur K. Sanderson serves as Senior Acquisition and Assistance Technical Advisor for USAID/Afghanistan, providing strategic oversight for the design, evaluation, and execution of complex technical assistance and infrastructure-related procurements. In this role, he ensures alignment between program objectives and federal acquisition regulations, guiding the agency’s use of cost-reimbursement contracts, task orders, and cooperative agreements to advance sustainable development goals. His expertise spans the full acquisition lifecycle—from needs analysis and market research to contract award and performance monitoring—with a focus on mission-critical infrastructure and institutional capacity-building initiatives. Mr. Sanderson collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including large international engineering firms, local Afghan construction entities, and U.S.-based technical service providers. His working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and compliance with U.S. government standards for transparency and accountability. He frequently engages contractors with demonstrated experience in post-conflict reconstruction, adaptive project management, and community-centered implementation models, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in quality and resilience. Mr. Sanderson’s procurement portfolio reflects a clear preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his evaluations consistently reward strong past performance, local workforce integration, and sustainable delivery capacity, which often align with qualified small and medium-sized enterprises. His primary procurement focus lies in civil infrastructure, with dominant activity in NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). He specializes in procuring turnkey construction services, engineering design-build solutions, and infrastructure rehabilitation projects that support USAID’s goals in governance, economic resilience, and public service delivery across Afghanistan.