Lidija Kranjec

Lidija Kranjec serves as a Procurement Agent for USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina, managing the acquisition of technical services critical to advancing democratic governance, institutional capacity, and digital transformation in the region. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission by procuring expert consulting services that support electoral system modernization, public sector accountability, and energy policy reform. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional and technical services contracts, with a strong emphasis on performance-based acquisitions that align with USAID’s development objectives and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards. Kranjec collaborates with a diverse array of international and local consulting firms, including specialized technical service providers with deep expertise in governance, public administration, and digital infrastructure. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms capable of delivering high-level policy analysis, institutional assessments, and capacity-building interventions tailored to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s unique context. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for flexible, results-driven partnerships that prioritize local engagement and sustainable outcomes. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong orientation toward open competition, with 91.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 8.3% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but deliberate commitment to fostering local economic resilience through socioeconomic contracting. Kranjec’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 governance, policy, and institutional development consulting. She also regularly procures computer-related services under NAICS 541519, supporting digital transformation initiatives such as e-governance platforms and data management systems. Her technical domain expertise centers on public sector reform, electoral integrity, and energy policy analysis, making her a key conduit for delivering USAID’s technical assistance objectives through strategic contracting.