Michael P.L. Loro

Michael P.L. Loro serves as an Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) Assistant at USAID/South Sudan, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain U.S. government operations and development programming in a high-risk, fragile environment. In this role, he facilitates the procurement of critical services that enable diplomatic continuity, infrastructure resilience, and technical capacity building. His responsibilities include preparing solicitation documents, coordinating with program offices to define requirements, and ensuring compliance with FAR and USAID’s Acquisition Regulation. He primarily handles non-construction services requiring specialized technical expertise, including professional consulting, telecommunications, and IT support, often under time-sensitive operational constraints. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Loro engages with a diverse pool of vendors capable of delivering mission-critical services in austere conditions. His working relationships emphasize responsiveness, adaptability, and compliance with U.S. government standards, particularly for firms experienced in operating within complex, low-infrastructure environments. He collaborates closely with program staff to evaluate vendor performance and ensure deliverables align with operational needs, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate reliability and cultural competency in South Sudan. Loro’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 96.8% of acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. Only 3.2% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a focus on broad competition rather than targeted socioeconomic programs. While he does not routinely prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his approach remains compliant with all applicable socioeconomic regulations and supports fair access for qualified small businesses when appropriate. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting demand for advisory, logistical, and technical support services. Additional emphasis is placed on telecommunications (517410) and IT infrastructure (517919), with occasional construction-related acquisitions under 236220. His expertise lies in securing specialized, mission-enabling services that ensure the operational continuity of U.S. government presence in one of the world’s most challenging operating environments.