Massood Ahmad

Massood Ahmad serves as an A&A Negotiator for USAID/Afghanistan, where he plays a pivotal role in negotiating and structuring complex technical assistance agreements and professional services contracts that advance the agency’s development mission. Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s procedural guidelines, Ahmad facilitates the procurement of expert-led interventions in governance, economic development, education, and health systems. His work directly supports the implementation of mission-critical programs by securing high-caliber consultants, technical advisors, and professional organizations capable of delivering sustainable, locally aligned solutions in a challenging operational environment. Ahmad collaborates with a network of international and local professional service providers, including think tanks, research institutions, and specialized consulting firms with deep expertise in institutional capacity building and development programming. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based engagements with organizations that demonstrate technical excellence, cultural competency, and a track record of delivering results in fragile contexts. He fosters collaborative, trust-based relationships with vendors, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and alignment with USAID’s strategic objectives. Ahmad’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach ensures that all eligible entities—regardless of size or certification—are evaluated on technical merit and programmatic fit, maintaining a rigorous standard for quality and impact. His primary focus lies in NAICS 813920 (Professional Organizations), where he procures a broad range of professional services including policy analysis, institutional strengthening, monitoring and evaluation, and technical training. He specializes in engaging expert consultants and organizational entities capable of delivering high-level advisory services in complex, politically sensitive environments, ensuring that USAID/Afghanistan’s interventions are evidence-based, adaptive, and sustainable.