Merp Hr

Merp Hr serves as a key procurement lead within USAID/Lebanon, responsible for managing acquisitions that advance the agency’s mission of fostering sustainable economic development and institutional resilience in Lebanon. Focused on technical assistance and program design, Merp oversees the procurement of support services critical to strengthening local governance, improving water and sanitation infrastructure, and enhancing community-based service delivery. Their role centers on ensuring compliance with U.S. foreign assistance guidelines while aligning contracting actions with USAID’s strategic priorities in inclusive growth and diaspora engagement. Merp typically handles non-construction support services requiring specialized expertise in project implementation, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Merp Hr collaborates with a diverse array of international and local service providers, including consulting firms, technical assistance providers, and implementation partners with demonstrated experience in development programming. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, Merp consistently engages vendors with proven track records in institutional strengthening, agricultural value chain development, and trade facilitation. Relationships are built on performance-based outcomes, rigorous due diligence, and adherence to U.S. government procurement standards, emphasizing transparency and accountability in all contracting actions. Merp Hr’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This approach prioritizes technical merit and value for money over socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with USAID’s global procurement policies that emphasize competitive, transparent, and efficient contracting in complex operational environments. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, Merp ensures all solicitations are structured to allow equitable access for qualified domestic and international firms. The primary NAICS classification for Merp’s portfolio is 561990 (All Other Support Services), reflecting a heavy reliance on specialized technical and administrative support services. Procurements include program management, monitoring and evaluation, training and capacity building, logistics coordination, and stakeholder engagement services—core functions underpinning USAID’s development interventions in Lebanon. Merp’s expertise lies in structuring performance-based contracts that drive measurable outcomes in fragile and resource-constrained contexts.