Maria N. Munoz

Maria N. Munoz serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that advance global governance, economic resilience, and institutional capacity building. She manages the full lifecycle of non-construction acquisitions, primarily supporting technical assistance, policy advisory services, and emergency response coordination. Her work ensures alignment with USAID’s mission to strengthen public sector institutions in partner nations through compliant, transparent, and results-driven contracting practices under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Ms. Munoz maintains consistent procurement relationships with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key vendor delivering professional and technical services critical to USAID’s operational objectives. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with demonstrated expertise in governance, security, and institutional development, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and compliance. She engages primarily with firms capable of delivering high-complexity, mission-critical services across diverse international environments. Her set-aside preferences reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-aside designations. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, consistently allocating 12.5% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. Ms. Munoz’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing governance reform, democratic engagement, and policy analysis. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 561611 (background investigations), 561621 (security systems), 522310 (loan brokerage), and 921190 (general government support), reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to institutional strengthening. Her expertise spans technical advisory services, risk assessment, and operational support critical to USAID’s international development mandate.