Charity D Benson

Charity D. Benson serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), under agency code 7200AA, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that advance international governance, institutional capacity building, and social development initiatives. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisition actions centered on technical assistance, policy advisory services, and emergency response coordination, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s mission-driven objectives. Her work directly supports the agency’s global development priorities by facilitating the engagement of qualified contractors to deliver high-impact, results-oriented solutions abroad. Benson maintains a primary contracting relationship with AMD International Technologies LLC, a key vendor providing specialized services aligned with USAID’s institutional strengthening goals. Her procurement patterns reflect a consistent reliance on a small number of experienced contractors with demonstrated expertise in international development programming, particularly in governance and health systems support. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements that emphasize accountability, adaptability, and technical excellence in complex operating environments. Benson’s contracting portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on selecting the most capable and qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission outcomes over socioeconomic targeting. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures competitive rigor and value-driven outcomes in support of high-stakes international engagements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 812990 (All Other Personal Services), which encompasses expert consulting, technical advisory, and capacity-building services critical to governance reform. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 524114 (Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers) and 524210 (Insurance Agencies and Brokerages), indicating specialized support for health system financing and risk management initiatives in partner nations. Benson’s domain expertise centers on designing and managing complex, service-based contracts that require deep contextual knowledge of international development frameworks.