Karla Camp

Karla Camp serves as an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) mission in Nairobi, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that advance sustainable development and democratic governance across East Africa. She manages a diverse portfolio of professional services contracts, primarily focused on technical consulting, capacity building, and operational support to implement USAID’s strategic priorities in private sector growth, public health, electoral integrity, and climate resilience. Her work bridges policy objectives with procurement execution, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting strategies with USAID’s development impact goals. Karla maintains a strong working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor providing high-value technical and analytical services across multiple program areas. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced, mission-aligned firms capable of delivering complex, context-sensitive solutions in dynamic operational environments. She consistently engages vendors with proven expertise in East African development contexts, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure continuity, institutional knowledge, and adaptive implementation. Her contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 89.5% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, reflecting a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 10.5% of awards directed to 8(a) certified firms, demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising program effectiveness. Karla’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting her specialization in expert advisory services for governance, health systems strengthening, and market-based development interventions. She also procures related services in personal services and administrative support, underscoring her holistic approach to enabling mission success through tailored, high-impact professional contracts.