Michael Rossman

Michael H. Rossman serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Agency for International Development/Mongolia, supporting the agency’s mission to strengthen institutional capacity and governance systems through strategic technical assistance. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on professional, scientific, and technical services, with particular emphasis on administrative management consulting, program oversight, and operational support. His work directly enables USAID/Mongolia’s efforts to enhance public sector efficiency, foster private sector engagement, and improve policy implementation through targeted contracting that aligns with long-term development objectives. Rossman collaborates with a broad range of service providers, including international consulting firms, local Mongolian technical experts, and global development contractors specializing in governance and institutional strengthening. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven agreements that emphasize measurable results in capacity building and technical advisory services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his relationships are characterized by sustained engagement with firms demonstrating deep regional expertise and adaptive management capabilities. Rossman’s procurement strategy shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and program alignment, rather than socioeconomic criteria. His approach prioritizes value, expertise, and execution capacity over certification-based preferences, consistent with USAID’s global standards for transparent and results-oriented contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in administrative management consulting (541611) and general support services (561990). He routinely procures technical advisory services, institutional assessments, training programs, and systems improvement solutions tailored to Mongolia’s public sector modernization goals, demonstrating specialized expertise in governance, policy analysis, and development program management.