Leigh M. Carlson

Leigh M. Carlson serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of Management and Administrative Affairs (7200AA), overseeing strategic acquisitions that advance global governance and institutional capacity building. Responsible for managing complex technical assistance contracts, Carlson facilitates procurements aligned with USAID’s mission to strengthen public sector institutions in partner nations. Their portfolio primarily encompasses policy advisory services, democratic engagement initiatives, and emergency response coordination, requiring specialized expertise in international development programming and public administration support. Carlson maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a primary contractor delivering high-value technical services in governance reform and institutional strengthening. The partnership reflects a pattern of sustained engagement with vendors capable of providing long-term, mission-critical support across multiple international contexts. While the contractor base is currently concentrated, the procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous requirements development, and contract administration grounded in international development best practices. There is no use of socioeconomic set-asides in Carlson’s acquisition portfolio, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and programmatic alignment, rather than socioeconomic criteria. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, the agency’s emphasis on competitive bidding ensures transparency and accountability in vendor selection. The primary NAICS classification for Carlson’s acquisitions is 921190 (Other General Government Support), indicating a focus on non-operational, policy-driven government services. This includes contract management, institutional assessment, training design, and technical advisory services supporting public sector reform. Their expertise lies in procuring high-integrity, results-oriented support services that enable sustainable governance outcomes in fragile and developing environments.