Jason J. Gilpin

Jason J. Gilpin serves as the Contracts & Agreements Officer for USAID/South Sudan, overseeing the acquisition of critical services that sustain U.S. government operations and development programming in one of the world’s most complex humanitarian environments. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and closeout—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and USAID’s Automated Directives System. His portfolio primarily supports diplomatic and development infrastructure, including life support services, technical assistance, and institutional capacity-building initiatives, all aligned with the agency’s mission to foster stability and resilience in fragile contexts. Gilpin engages with a diverse range of professional service providers, including international consulting firms, local implementing partners, and technical specialists delivering governance, logistics, and administrative support. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced, vetted vendors with proven track records in post-conflict environments. He maintains rigorous due diligence protocols and emphasizes performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and adaptability. His procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic prioritization of technical expertise and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the urgency and complexity of USAID/South Sudan’s mission. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, Gilpin ensures fair opportunity for all qualified offerors, including domestic and international small firms capable of meeting stringent performance requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing specialized advisory services for governance, peacebuilding, and emergency response. He also regularly procures administrative management consulting (NAICS 541611) and agricultural marketing regulation services (NAICS 926140), demonstrating deep expertise in cross-sector technical support essential to sustaining U.S. government operations in austere environments.