Mamadou Z. Coulibaly

Mamadou Z. Coulibaly serves as an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Mali, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurement and assistance instruments aligned with the agency’s mission of fostering sustainable development and institutional resilience. He manages a diverse portfolio of non-construction acquisitions focused on technical assistance, capacity building, and program support services, primarily in education, gender equity, governance, and humanitarian response. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing USAID’s objectives through transparent, results-driven contracting and cooperative agreements that empower local Malian institutions. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Coulibaly maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of professional service providers, including international consultants, local civil society organizations, and U.S.-based technical firms. His procurement patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes and long-term partnership models, favoring vendors with demonstrated expertise in socio-cultural contexts and adaptive program implementation. He routinely engages with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-year technical support services tailored to Mali’s evolving development needs. Coulibaly’s contracting approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 93.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on merit-based selection of the most qualified providers. Nevertheless, he consistently allocates 6.7% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising program effectiveness or technical rigor. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting his specialization in consulting, monitoring and evaluation, and institutional strengthening services. He also procures support services under NAICS 561990 and research services under NAICS 541720, underscoring his expertise in social science research, gender-responsive programming, and governance analysis. Coulibaly’s work is deeply rooted in evidence-based decision-making and locally led development.