Gezim Hysenagolli

Gezim Hysenagolli serves as an EXO (Expedited Contracting Officer) for USAID/Afghanistan (720306), playing a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission of sustainable development and institutional capacity building through rapid, responsive procurement. In this capacity, he manages time-sensitive acquisitions for technical assistance, advisory services, and program support interventions that directly enable governance, education, health, and civil society strengthening initiatives across Afghanistan. His portfolio primarily consists of non-construction professional services requiring agility, subject-matter expertise, and cultural adaptability, often deployed in complex, high-risk operating environments. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the procurement record, Hysenagolli’s acquisition strategy reflects a preference for flexible, non-traditional vendor partnerships with firms capable of delivering expert-led, context-sensitive services under dynamic conditions. He routinely engages with independent consultants, international technical firms, and local implementing partners who provide on-the-ground analytical, training, and monitoring support aligned with USAID’s program objectives. Hysenagolli’s contracting activity shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, indicating a focus on open competition and technical merit over socioeconomic classifications. This approach prioritizes capability and performance over certification-based preferences, reflecting the unique operational constraints and urgent needs of the Afghanistan context, where the pool of certified small businesses may be limited or unable to meet mission-critical requirements. His procurement focus is concentrated in two NAICS categories: 812990 (All Other Personal Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), underscoring his specialization in contracting for expert personnel such as governance advisors, education specialists, public health consultants, and monitoring & evaluation professionals. These services are essential to delivering USAID’s technical assistance model, where human capital and localized knowledge are the primary drivers of impact.