Benjamin Duodu

Benjamin J. Duodu serves as a Contract Specialist with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that advance global development objectives. He manages the full lifecycle of procurements for technical assistance, institutional capacity building, and governance reform initiatives, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and USAID’s mission to strengthen public sector institutions abroad. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, including research, management consulting, and specialized technical support, aligning procurement outcomes with U.S. foreign policy and development priorities. Duodu maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor delivering complex technical services in governance and economic resilience programs. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established service providers with proven expertise in international development contexts, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance, compliance, and mission alignment. While he engages a range of contractors, his interactions are characterized by rigorous evaluation, transparent competition, and adherence to federal acquisition standards. His set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 92.3% of awards conducted under full and open competition, reflecting a focus on capability-driven selection over socioeconomic categorization. Only 7.7% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional approach to small business participation, prioritizing technical merit while still creating opportunities for qualified small firms. Duodu’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541720 (social sciences and humanities research) and 541611 (management consulting), reflecting deep engagement in policy advisory and institutional strengthening services. He also regularly procures personal services under 812990 and infrastructure-related work under 237310 and 237110, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach that bridges technical, administrative, and physical development interventions across partner nations.