Carey N. Gordon

Carey N. Gordon serves as a Regional Contracting Officer for USAID/Cambodia (720442), responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions that advance U.S. development objectives in the region. In this role, Gordon oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts aligned with USAID’s mission to strengthen civil society, promote sustainable health and education outcomes, and support environmental conservation through local ownership. Their portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts requiring technical expertise in governance, environmental management, and institutional capacity building, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s development effectiveness standards. Gordon cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse array of professional service providers, including international consulting firms, local Cambodian NGOs, and U.S.-based technical advisors with regional experience. While no single contractor dominates the award profile, the contracting approach emphasizes competitive, transparent processes that prioritize technical merit, local engagement, and alignment with USAID’s partnership principles. Vendor relationships are typically long-term and performance-driven, with a focus on adaptive management and measurable development impact. Gordon’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This approach underscores a commitment to selecting the most qualified providers based on technical capability and value, rather than socioeconomic designations. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, contractors of all sizes are evaluated on merit, ensuring equitable access to opportunities while maintaining program integrity. The primary NAICS focus areas include Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Administrative and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Administration of Urban Planning and Community Development (925120), and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990). These reflect a technical emphasis on institutional strengthening, environmental sustainability, and community-based governance—core pillars of USAID/Cambodia’s development strategy. Gordon’s expertise lies in structuring performance-based contracts that deliver measurable outcomes in complex, low-resource environments.