Leigh P. Carlson

Leigh Carlson serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where they manage strategic acquisitions aligned with the agency’s global development mission. Focused on technical assistance and institutional capacity building, Carlson oversees contracts that support governance reform, democratic engagement, and emergency response coordination in partner nations. Their portfolio centers on professional and management consulting services, with a strong emphasis on policy advisory, public sector strengthening, and international affairs initiatives. They play a critical role in ensuring that USAID’s procurement activities align with federal acquisition regulations and development objectives, facilitating timely and effective delivery of technical expertise abroad. Carlson maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a primary contractor providing high-level technical and management consulting services in support of USAID’s international programs. Their contracting pattern reflects a preference for established firms with proven expertise in global development contexts, often engaging vendors capable of delivering cross-sector solutions in governance, institutional design, and policy implementation. While the relationship is predominantly with one dominant contractor, it is structured around performance-based outcomes and long-term service delivery rather than transactional procurement. There is no use of socioeconomic set-asides in Carlson’s procurement activity; 100% of awards are competed without restriction, indicating a focus on technical capability and programmatic fit over socioeconomic preferences. This reflects a mission-driven approach prioritizing specialized expertise and global reach, particularly in complex international environments where niche capabilities are critical. The primary NAICS categories under Carlson’s purview are 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), and 928120 (International Affairs), reflecting deep specialization in governance consulting, institutional development, and diplomatic support services. They procure high-value technical advisory services, capacity-building programs, and policy analysis tools tailored to fragile and transitioning states, demonstrating expertise in the intersection of public administration and international development.