Calvin Payne

Calvin Payne serves as an IT Acquisition Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical technology procurements that support global governance, institutional capacity building, and digital infrastructure development. He manages the full lifecycle of IT acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with USAID’s strategic objectives in international development. His portfolio primarily focuses on hardware, software, and peripheral systems that enable data-driven decision-making and digital service delivery in partner nations. Payne maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key vendor delivering specialized IT equipment and integrated solutions tailored to international operational environments. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, interoperability, and compliance with U.S. government standards, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of supporting complex, low-resource settings. He engages primarily with contractors possessing proven experience in deploying secure, ruggedized technology systems in challenging global contexts. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Payne consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 66.7% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses and foster local innovation capacity in developing markets. His contracting patterns demonstrate a clear commitment to equitable access and capacity-building through targeted socioeconomic set-asides. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334118, encompassing computer terminal and peripheral equipment manufacturing, indicating a specialization in ruggedized hardware, secure computing devices, and field-deployable IT infrastructure. He also engages with NAICS 511210 for custom software and data management solutions, underscoring his expertise in procuring integrated technology systems that support digital governance and public sector modernization abroad.