Erica Bigelow

Erica Bigelow serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that advance global development objectives. She manages the full lifecycle of non-construction contracts aligned with USAID’s mission to strengthen institutional capacity, governance, and economic resilience in partner nations. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional, scientific, and technical services contracts, including policy advisory, program evaluation, and capacity-building initiatives, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s development priorities. Her primary contractor relationship is with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key provider of specialized technical services supporting USAID’s international programming. She engages with a limited but highly experienced pool of vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical advisory services across diverse geopolitical contexts. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in international development, institutional reform, and democratic governance support, often requiring high-level subject matter proficiency and cross-cultural implementation experience. Erica consistently utilizes full and open competition without set-asides, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under no set-aside designations. This reflects a strategic focus on sourcing the most qualified technical expertise globally, prioritizing capability and performance over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not a primary driver of her procurement strategy, she adheres to all statutory requirements and maintains transparency in competitive award processes. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services — encompassing policy analysis, institutional assessment, training design, and technical assistance delivery. She specializes in acquiring services that enhance public sector effectiveness, support electoral integrity, and improve emergency response coordination, requiring deep domain knowledge in international governance and development practice.