Francisco A Escobar

Francisco Escobar serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurement actions aligned with the agency’s global development mission. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical assistance, institutional capacity building, and governance support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s policy frameworks. His portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts aimed at strengthening public sector institutions in partner nations, with a focus on policy advisory, democratic engagement, and emergency response coordination. Escobar maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor providing high-level management consulting and administrative support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes, technical expertise, and alignment with USAID’s strategic objectives. He collaborates closely with program officers and technical advisors to ensure contract deliverables directly support on-the-ground development goals, fostering a collaborative acquisition environment that prioritizes mission effectiveness over transactional procurement. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance demonstrates his dedication to fostering market competition while actively enabling small business participation across socioeconomic categories, including service-disabled veteran-owned and woman-owned firms, without favoring specific designated programs. Escobar’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting his specialization in governance reform and institutional strengthening. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 921190 (Other General Government Support) and 561499 (All Other Business Support Services), indicating expertise in policy analysis, operational support, and program management consulting for international development contexts.