Erin Holleran

Ms. Erin Holleran serves as a contracting professional within USAID/Colombia, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission of sustainable development and institutional resilience through strategic procurement. She manages the acquisition of professional, scientific, and technical services that support cross-sectoral program design, policy advisory, and capacity-building initiatives in climate-smart agriculture, inclusive economic growth, and governance innovation. Her work ensures that technical assistance and analytical services align with USAID’s strategic priorities, facilitating partnerships with local Colombian stakeholders to foster long-term, locally-led development outcomes. Ms. Holleran maintains a primary contracting relationship with AMD International Technologies LLC, a key vendor providing specialized technical services in program evaluation, institutional strengthening, and data-driven policy analysis. Her procurement patterns reflect a consistent reliance on a single, high-capacity contractor with deep expertise in international development contexts, indicating a preference for proven, mission-aligned partners capable of delivering complex, multi-year technical support across diverse sectors. Her working relationships are characterized by sustained engagement, performance-based contract management, and a focus on outcome-oriented service delivery. Ms. Holleran’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical merit, institutional capacity, and demonstrable expertise over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with USAID’s global approach to securing high-quality, results-driven services in complex operating environments. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing advisory services, monitoring and evaluation, systems design, and technical training. She routinely procures analytical, diagnostic, and implementation support services that strengthen public institutions and promote evidence-based policymaking in Colombia’s evolving development landscape.