Mark Gray

Mark Gray serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that advance global development objectives. He manages the full lifecycle of non-construction contracts, with a focus on professional and technical services that support institutional capacity building, governance reform, and emergency response coordination. His work directly enables USAID’s mission to strengthen public sector institutions in partner nations through evidence-based technical assistance and policy advisory services. Gray specializes in complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring high levels of analytical rigor and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. His primary contractor relationships center on AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key provider of technical consulting and implementation support for USAID’s governance and development programs. Gray fosters long-term, performance-driven partnerships with this vendor, consistently engaging them for mission-critical services that require deep subject matter expertise in international development frameworks. His contracting approach emphasizes accountability, outcome measurement, and alignment with USAID’s strategic priorities, resulting in sustained vendor engagement across multiple contract vehicles. Mark Gray’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside conditions. This indicates a deliberate focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and programmatic fit, rather than socioeconomic categorizations. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains transparent and compliant with all federal socioeconomic contracting requirements. His primary NAICS focus lies in 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), underscoring his specialization in procurement of advisory services related to public sector reform, democratic governance, and institutional strengthening. He routinely acquires technical expertise in monitoring and evaluation, policy analysis, and capacity-building programs tailored to international contexts.