James D. Goodwin

James D. Goodwin serves as a Contracting Officer for USAID/Iraq, where he manages the acquisition of technical assistance and capacity-building services critical to advancing institutional resilience and governance reform. In alignment with USAID’s mission to strengthen public service delivery and democratic governance, Goodwin oversees the procurement of professional consulting services that support performance management, accountability systems, and local institutional development. His portfolio primarily consists of task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts awarded under FAR Part 16, with a focus on expert-led technical services delivered by domestic and international contractors. Goodwin collaborates with a diverse range of professional service providers, including management consulting firms, human resources specialists, and public policy analysts, to deliver mission-critical advisory services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in institutional capacity building, governance diagnostics, and public sector reform. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to align deliverables with USAID’s strategic indicators and local ownership principles. His set-aside preferences reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 94.4% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. Nevertheless, he maintains a consistent 5.6% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional effort to include small businesses with relevant technical capabilities, particularly in professional services. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, prioritizing technical merit and program alignment over socioeconomic criteria. Goodwin’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting his specialization in governance, institutional development, and technical advisory contracts. He frequently procures services related to public administration reform, performance monitoring systems, and democratic governance support, ensuring that USAID’s interventions are informed by evidence-based analysis and locally driven solutions.