Curtrice Dorsey

Curtrice Dorsey serves as a Contracting Officer for USAID/Afghanistan (Agency Code 720306), where she leads the acquisition and management of critical technical and logistical services supporting U.S. development and humanitarian objectives in Afghanistan. Her role encompasses the full lifecycle of federal procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and closeout—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and USAID’s acquisition regulations. She specializes in complex, mission-critical contracts that enable institutional capacity building, governance strengthening, and humanitarian resilience, often coordinating with technical teams to align procurement strategy with program outcomes. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Dorsey maintains a dynamic portfolio of vendor partnerships with firms delivering professional, scientific, and logistics services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-based engagements with both large and small entities capable of operating in high-risk, resource-constrained environments. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical expertise, cultural adaptability, and robust compliance frameworks essential for USAID’s operational context. Dorsey demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes small business participation, aligning with federal goals to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, while the majority of her acquisitions remain open to full and open competition. Her approach balances mission imperatives with statutory obligations to promote equitable access to federal contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage), supporting supply chain logistics for humanitarian aid, and NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing technical assistance in governance, education, and health systems. She also frequently procures process and logistics consulting services under NAICS 541614, reflecting deep expertise in designing and managing complex, multi-stakeholder operational frameworks.