John Yuhas

John Yuhas serves as a Contracting Officer for USAID/Haiti (Agency Code: 720521), where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and construction services aligned with the agency’s mission to strengthen institutional resilience and public systems in Haiti. In this role, he leads the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and closeout—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and USAID’s development objectives. His portfolio primarily supports technical assistance programs by procuring construction-related services that enable durable public infrastructure, including commercial buildings and transportation networks essential to economic and civic development. John maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of U.S. and third-country national contractors specializing in civil construction and infrastructure development. He engages with firms possessing proven technical capacity in complex, low-resource environments, prioritizing vendors with demonstrated experience in post-disaster reconstruction and institutional capacity building. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous contractor oversight, and adherence to U.S. government standards for quality and accountability in foreign assistance projects. John’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of contracts awarded under full and open competition, reflecting USAID/Haiti’s operational need for specialized, scalable expertise rather than socioeconomic preferences. This approach ensures access to the highest-caliber contractors capable of delivering mission-critical infrastructure under challenging conditions. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), underscoring his specialization in public works projects that enhance governance, mobility, and service delivery. He routinely procures design-build, construction management, and repair services tailored to Haiti’s infrastructure gaps, working closely with engineers and technical advisors to align contractual deliverables with long-term development outcomes.