Jonathan Chappell

Jonathan (G) Chappell serves as a Regional Contracting Officer for USAID/Georgia, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions that support the agency’s mission to strengthen institutional capacity, promote sustainable economic development, and enhance governance in the region. He oversees the acquisition of professional, scientific, and technical services critical to adaptive program management, technical assistance, and local partner capacity building. His portfolio primarily includes performance-based contracts aligned with USAID’s strategic priorities in economic governance, green economy transitions, and inclusive growth, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s development effectiveness standards. Chappell cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of service providers, including management consulting firms, technical advisors, and specialized implementation partners. He regularly engages with firms offering strategic planning, institutional strengthening, and project management services, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics and adaptive learning. His contracting approach emphasizes transparency, accountability, and alignment with local stakeholder needs, ensuring that contractor deliverables directly support USAID’s development outcomes. Mr. Chappell’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic preferences. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his contracting decisions remain fully compliant with all federal socioeconomic requirements, and he actively considers small business capabilities within full and open competitions. His primary NAICS focus is on 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in management consulting (541618 and 541611) and specialized construction services (237130). He procures technical expertise in governance reform, environmental sustainability, agricultural value chains, and institutional assessment—domains requiring nuanced understanding of local contexts and adaptive implementation methodologies. His technical domain expertise lies in designing performance-driven contracts that ensure measurable impact and local ownership of development outcomes.