Matthew P. Cullilnane

Matthew P. Cullinane serves as an Acquisition Specialist at USAID/Thailand, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that advance international development objectives across Southeast Asia. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of technical assistance contracts, he ensures alignment with USAID’s mission to strengthen regional resilience through capacity building, public health innovation, and sustainable governance. His acquisitions primarily support expert services in environmental sustainability, disease eradication, and communications strategy, requiring rigorous technical evaluation and performance-based contract management. Cullinane operates within a high-compliance environment, ensuring all procurements adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation and USAID’s development assistance guidelines. Cullinane collaborates with a diverse array of international and local professional service providers, including consulting firms, research institutions, and technical advisory entities specializing in public health and environmental science. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced, globally recognized firms with demonstrated expertise in development programming. He fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance transparency, deliverable-based milestones, and adaptive management frameworks essential for dynamic field operations. Cullinane’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects USAID/Thailand’s operational emphasis on selecting the most technically qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission impact over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally targeted, his process remains accessible to all qualified vendors through transparent solicitation practices and clear evaluation criteria. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing expert consulting, technical advisory, monitoring and evaluation, and communications strategy services. He routinely acquires specialized services in malaria eradication, climate adaptation, and governance reform, requiring deep domain knowledge in international development and evidence-based program design. His expertise lies in securing high-impact, low-volume technical assistance contracts that drive measurable outcomes in complex, cross-border environments.