Faisal Jawad

Faisal Jawad serves as an Acquisition Specialist with USAID/Pakistan, where he plays a critical role in executing procurements aligned with the agency’s mission of advancing sustainable development and institutional capacity building. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical assistance and advisory services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s local engagement priorities. His work centers on securing expert consultants and service providers to support governance reform, economic resilience, and social development initiatives across Pakistan, with a strong emphasis on performance monitoring, policy advisory, and leadership development programs. Jawad collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of professional service providers, including management consulting firms, technical advisory organizations, and civic engagement entities. He fosters partnerships with both international and locally registered firms capable of delivering high-impact, context-sensitive solutions tailored to Pakistan’s developmental needs. His contracting approach prioritizes technical competence, cultural competency, and sustainable local capacity, often engaging firms with proven experience in public sector reform and development evaluation. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 10% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance supports broad market access while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with expertise in development services. He does not rely heavily on specialized socioeconomic set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone, instead favoring performance-based criteria and market-wide competition. Jawad’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing a wide array of technical advisory and evaluation services. He also regularly procures administrative management consulting (541611), civic and social organization services (813410), and personal services supporting community engagement (812990). His domain expertise centers on development programming, institutional strengthening, and performance measurement systems, making him a key conduit for delivering USAID’s strategic objectives through targeted, results-driven acquisitions.