Joseph J. Schmidt

Joseph J. Schmidt serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where he manages the acquisition of technical assistance and institutional capacity-building services critical to international development objectives. His portfolio centers on procuring advisory and management consulting services to strengthen public sector governance, democratic institutions, and emergency response systems in partner nations. Schmidt specializes in complex, performance-based contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring alignment with USAID’s mission of sustainable development through strategic technical support and policy advisory engagements. Schmidt maintains a primary working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor providing high-level management consulting and program implementation support. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, experienced vendors with demonstrated expertise in international development contexts, though he consistently evaluates proposals for technical merit, past performance, and compliance with U.S. government standards. His contractor relationships are characterized by long-term, mission-aligned partnerships rather than transactional engagements, emphasizing continuity and institutional knowledge transfer. Schmidt’s contracting activity reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 92.3% of awards issued without set-aside designation. While small business participation is limited to 7.7% of awards, primarily under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), he adheres to socioeconomic requirements when appropriate, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations while prioritizing mission-critical capabilities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting his specialization in governance reform, institutional strengthening, and program management advisory services. He also procures educational support services (NAICS 611710) and general business support services (NAICS 561499), underscoring a multidisciplinary approach to building local capacity in partner countries. His expertise spans policy analysis, organizational development, and public sector reform, positioning him as a key facilitator of USAID’s technical assistance initiatives.