German J. Gomez

German J. Gomez serves as a Negotiator for USAID/Haiti, playing a critical role in the agency’s mission to advance sustainable development through expert technical assistance and institutional capacity building. In this capacity, he leads the negotiation and award of professional services contracts that support Haiti’s public systems in health, governance, rule of law, elections, and infrastructure. His work ensures alignment with U.S. foreign assistance objectives by securing high-caliber U.S. and third-country national contractors who deliver on-the-ground expertise. Gomez specializes in complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring deep technical evaluation and stakeholder coordination, often involving long-term, mission-critical personnel services. Gomez collaborates with a diverse array of international and domestic professional services firms, primarily those with demonstrated experience in international development, public sector reform, and technical advisory services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his working relationships are characterized by a preference for firms with prior USAID experience, strong compliance records, and proven capacity in fragile-state environments. He fosters collaborative, transparent negotiations that prioritize value, technical merit, and implementation readiness over cost alone. Gomez’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This approach underscores a strategic focus on selecting the most qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, consistent with USAID’s need for specialized, mission-critical expertise in a challenging operational context. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, all procurements adhere to federal acquisition regulations and competitive bidding standards. His primary procurement focus is under NAICS 541990, encompassing all other professional, scientific, and technical services. This includes technical advisory services, institutional strengthening, electoral support, governance assessments, and specialized training programs delivered by subject matter experts. Gomez’s domain expertise lies in securing high-impact, non-commodity services that directly enhance Haiti’s public institutions through evidence-based, locally adapted interventions.