Michael Makosala

Michael Makosala serves as an Acquisition & Assistance Specialist at USAID/Kenya, where he plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to advance sustainable development and democratic governance across East Africa. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurement and assistance instruments, primarily focused on professional consulting services that support private sector growth, public health systems, electoral integrity, and climate resilience initiatives. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracts with USAID’s strategic objectives and performance metrics, often leveraging performance-based, outcome-driven contracting approaches. Makosala maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor providing technical and operational support across multiple development domains. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, high-capacity service providers with demonstrated expertise in complex, multi-sector programs. While he engages with a limited number of primary vendors, his contracting approach emphasizes accountability, technical rigor, and alignment with USAID’s performance management frameworks, fostering long-term partnerships built on deliverables rather than inputs. His set-aside preferences reveal a strong orientation toward open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he consistently integrates 8(a) competed opportunities into his portfolio, accounting for 16.7% of awards, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation within the constraints of mission-critical program needs and competitive acquisition requirements. Makosala’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 561990 (All Other Support Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting his specialization in program implementation support, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and technical advisory services. He frequently procures management consulting, logistical coordination, and data-driven analytical services critical to USAID’s field operations, with minor emphasis on administrative and office support functions. His expertise lies in sourcing high-quality, mission-aligned professional services that enable evidence-based development outcomes.