Lorena Marko

Lorena Marko serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), under agency code 7200AA, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurement actions that advance global development objectives. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical assistance, institutional capacity building, and policy advisory services, ensuring alignment with USAID’s mission to strengthen public sector governance and economic resilience in partner nations. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts awarded through competitive solicitation processes, with a focus on delivering high-impact, results-driven solutions in complex international environments. Marko maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC as her primary contractor, partnering with firms that deliver specialized expertise in governance reform, democratic engagement, and emergency response coordination. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, outcome-oriented deliverables, and rigorous contractor performance management, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and technical excellence. She engages predominantly with large, experienced service providers capable of operating across multiple international jurisdictions. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a strategic focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and global operational capacity, rather than socioeconomic designations. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her processes remain fully compliant with federal acquisition regulations and emphasize transparency and fairness. Marko’s procurement activities are concentrated in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), which accounts for 60% of her portfolio, encompassing policy analysis, institutional strengthening, and technical advisory services. An additional 20% targets NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services) for capacity-building programs and 20% for NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), reflecting her expertise in integrating environmental sustainability into development frameworks. Her domain knowledge spans governance, education systems, and climate-resilient institutional design.