Franklin L. Cooper

Franklin L. Cooper 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 specializes in managing complex, performance-based contracts for professional and technical services that support governance reform, institutional capacity building, and democratic engagement in partner nations. His acquisitions are designed to deliver policy advisory services, technical assistance, and emergency response coordination, ensuring U.S. foreign assistance objectives are met through compliant, transparent, and results-driven contracting practices. Cooper maintains a primary working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key vendor delivering high-value professional services in support of USAID’s technical programs. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term, performance-oriented partnerships with contractors who demonstrate deep expertise in international development, institutional strengthening, and public sector reform. He consistently engages vendors capable of delivering adaptive, context-sensitive solutions across diverse geopolitical environments, fostering collaboration through clear performance metrics and robust contract administration. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Cooper directs 100% of his procurements toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that small businesses—particularly those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs—have equitable access to USAID’s development contracting opportunities. His consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate domestic capacity and promote innovation among underrepresented vendors in the international development sector. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 541990, encompassing all other professional, scientific, and technical services. This includes policy analysis, governance diagnostics, election support, civil society engagement, and institutional assessment services. Cooper’s expertise lies in structuring contracts that demand high-level technical proficiency, cultural competency, and adaptive management—critical competencies for advancing USAID’s mission in complex, low-resource environments.