Joseph Terrazas

Joseph G. Terrazas serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), under agency code 7200AA, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that advance global governance, institutional capacity building, and democratic engagement. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration, ensuring alignment with USAID’s mission to strengthen public sector institutions abroad. His portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts supporting technical assistance, policy advisory, and digital communication initiatives in partner nations, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and international development objectives. Terrazas maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor delivering media distribution and management consulting services critical to USAID’s outreach and institutional strengthening programs. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in international development contexts, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical alignment with USAID’s programmatic goals. While he engages primarily with large, experienced firms, his contracting approach remains open to competitive small business participation. His set-aside preferences reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 25% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to include qualified small businesses in high-impact contracts. The remaining 75% are competed without set-asides, prioritizing full and open competition to ensure value and technical excellence. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad small business eligibility under the total small business category. Terrazas specializes in procurements under NAICS 516210 for media streaming and digital content platforms, and NAICS 541611 for administrative and management consulting services. His acquisitions support the design and delivery of digital engagement tools, governance training platforms, and institutional performance analytics, reflecting deep expertise in technology-enabled development programming and public sector reform initiatives.