Leonel L Pizarro

Leonel L. Pizarro serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/West Bank and Gaza Mission, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that advance sustainable development and institutional resilience in a high-complexity operational environment. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirements validation and solicitation to contract award and closeout, with a primary focus on technical assistance and civil works supporting infrastructure rehabilitation and governance strengthening. His portfolio centers on professional services that enhance local capacity, particularly in water, sanitation, and urban systems, aligning closely with USAID’s strategic objectives in the region. Pizarro collaborates with a diverse array of international and local consulting firms, primarily engaged as independent contractors providing expert advisory services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently works with firms possessing deep regional expertise, technical proficiency in development programming, and demonstrated experience in fragile contexts. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering transparent, accountable vendor partnerships that prioritize mission impact over volume. Pizarro’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic preferences. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains fully compliant with all statutory requirements and emphasizes merit-based selection to ensure mission-critical outcomes. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), reflecting a deep specialization in professional advisory services that support institutional reform, public sector capacity building, and technical program implementation. He routinely procures services in governance, economic policy, infrastructure planning, and monitoring and evaluation—domains requiring nuanced understanding of local contexts and international development best practices.