Ebony Terrell

Ebony J. Terrell serves as a Contract/Agreement Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Management and Administrative Affairs (7200AA), where she plays a critical role in executing strategic procurements that advance global development objectives. She manages the full lifecycle of non-construction contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s mission-driven priorities. Her portfolio centers on professional services that strengthen institutional capacity in partner nations, particularly in governance, economic resilience, and democratic engagement. Terrell specializes in complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring technical expertise and rigorous evaluation criteria, often coordinating with program offices to align contracting strategies with long-term development outcomes. Her primary contractor relationship is with AMD International Technologies LLC, a trusted partner delivering high-impact technical assistance and management consulting services. Terrell cultivates long-term, performance-oriented vendor partnerships characterized by clear deliverables, robust performance monitoring, and collaborative problem-solving. She engages with a select group of experienced service providers capable of operating in complex international environments, prioritizing vendors with demonstrated expertise in institutional strengthening and cross-cultural program implementation. Terrell’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside designation. This approach underscores her focus on selecting the most qualified and capable firms regardless of socioeconomic status, while still ensuring full compliance with small business participation goals through subcontracting and teaming arrangements. Her procurement activities are concentrated in three key NAICS categories: 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). She consistently acquires services related to public sector reform, leadership development, policy advisory, and institutional capacity building, demonstrating deep expertise in technical assistance procurement for international development contexts.