Franklin B Gunn

Franklin B. Gunn serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), under agency code 7200AA, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that advance global development objectives. He specializes in technical assistance and institutional capacity-building contracts, ensuring alignment with USAID’s mission to strengthen public sector governance, democratic engagement, and emergency response systems abroad. His acquisitions primarily support professional, scientific, and technical services, enabling partner nations to build sustainable institutional frameworks through expert consulting, policy advisory, and program implementation support. Gunn maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor delivering high-impact technical services across USAID’s global portfolio. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, mission-critical solutions in governance and development programming. He engages with a select group of experienced vendors that demonstrate proven expertise in international development contexts, ensuring compliance with U.S. foreign assistance standards and accountability frameworks. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Gunn consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 71.4% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting approach actively fosters opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned firms, and other socioeconomically disadvantaged entities, reinforcing USAID’s commitment to inclusive development and local capacity enhancement through equitable procurement practices. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing governance reform consulting, democratic institution strengthening, policy analysis, and technical advisory services. Gunn’s expertise lies in structuring performance-driven contracts for non-traditional, knowledge-intensive services that require deep contextual understanding of international environments and multilateral development frameworks.