Engi. Mohammad Khaled Alhazaimeh

Jordan General Government Tenders Directorate serves as Director General for USAID/Jordan, overseeing the strategic planning and execution of procurement activities aligned with the agency’s mission to advance water security, infrastructure resilience, and institutional capacity building in Jordan. In this role, they direct the acquisition of critical engineering services, water infrastructure construction, and heavy equipment leasing solutions, ensuring alignment with U.S. foreign assistance objectives and local development priorities. Their portfolio centers on high-impact public works projects, including pipeline construction, pump station rehabilitation, and water loss reduction initiatives, all delivered through competitive contracting processes that emphasize technical rigor, sustainability, and local partner engagement. The Director General maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of contractors specializing in civil infrastructure and engineering consulting, primarily partnering with firms possessing demonstrated expertise in water resource management and mechanical systems maintenance. While no single contractor dominates the award landscape, the procurement framework favors vendors with proven experience in arid-region water systems and a capacity to deliver complex, multi-phase projects under stringent performance metrics. Vendor partnerships are structured to promote technical transfer, local workforce development, and long-term operational sustainability. The Director General’s office maintains a non-set-aside procurement posture, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical merit, value for investment, and alignment with international development best practices rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally mandated through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences, the agency actively encourages capable small and medium-sized enterprises to compete through transparent solicitation practices and pre-award outreach. Primary procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), reflecting core investments in potable water infrastructure. Engineering services under NAICS 541330 and machinery leasing under NAICS 532412 support project implementation, underscoring a technical domain expertise in hydraulic systems, asset rehabilitation, and construction logistics tailored to Jordan’s water-stressed environment.