Hourig DelDelian

Hourig DelDelian serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/West Bank and Gaza Mission, overseeing the acquisition of technical and civil infrastructure services critical to regional stability and development. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions under international development mandates, DelDelian specializes in securing professional, scientific, and engineering services that support institutional capacity building, water and sanitation systems, and urban infrastructure rehabilitation. Their work directly enables USAID’s mission to foster sustainable resilience in a high-risk operational environment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and U.S. foreign assistance policy. DelDelian engages with a diverse array of international and local contractors, primarily professional services firms offering technical assistance, engineering design, and civil construction expertise. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, relationships are built around firms with proven experience in post-conflict infrastructure recovery, institutional strengthening, and adaptive project management. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and local capacity development, often requiring consortia of U.S.-based and regional entities to meet technical and logistical demands. DelDelian’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on technical merit and global competitiveness rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, the nature of the work often necessitates collaboration with local Palestinian and regional firms, which may qualify as small businesses under local definitions. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting heavy reliance on advisory, monitoring, and technical assistance contracts. Engineering services (541330) and civil construction (237110, 237990, 237310) round out the portfolio, underscoring expertise in water infrastructure, urban rehabilitation, and heavy civil works. DelDelian’s domain knowledge centers on integrated development contracting, balancing technical rigor with humanitarian and institutional objectives in a politically sensitive context.