Francine E. Gigot

Francine E. Gigot serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where she supports the agency’s mission to strengthen international governance, economic resilience, and public sector capacity through strategic contracting. She manages a diverse portfolio of technical assistance and advisory services contracts, primarily focused on institutional development, policy reform, and emergency response coordination. Her acquisitions are designed to deliver expert consulting services that enhance the effectiveness of partner nation institutions, aligning with USAID’s broader goals of sustainable development and democratic engagement. Gigot maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a primary contractor providing high-level management and technical advisory services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established firms with demonstrated expertise in international development contexts, while also integrating smaller, specialized vendors to deliver niche technical support. She fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting relationships that emphasize outcome-driven deliverables and adaptive implementation frameworks. Her contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she maintains a robust 20% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced emphasis on both scale and socioeconomic inclusion. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to broaden vendor participation and promote market diversity. Gigot’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), where she secures strategic advisory expertise to reform public institutions. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 541990 (Other Professional Services) and 561599 (Travel Arrangement Services), reflecting the operational demands of field-based technical assistance programs. Her domain expertise spans governance reform, institutional capacity building, and logistical support for international development missions.