Mir Ershadullah

Mir Ershadullah serves as a Contracts Specialist at USAID/Pakistan, where he plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission of advancing sustainable development through strategic procurement of technical assistance services. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition actions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—he ensures compliance with federal regulations and USAID’s development objectives. His portfolio primarily consists of professional, scientific, and technical services contracts designed to strengthen governance, economic resilience, and institutional capacity in Pakistan. He works closely with program officers, technical advisors, and legal counsel to align contracting strategies with mission-critical priorities such as performance monitoring, policy advisory, and leadership development. Mir collaborates with a diverse range of service providers, including international consulting firms, local Pakistani institutions, and technical experts specializing in public sector reform and development economics. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for qualified, vetted vendors with demonstrated expertise in development programming and local context engagement. He fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships that emphasize accountability, transparency, and measurable outcomes. Mir’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical merit and value over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring the highest quality deliverables for complex development challenges. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, he remains open to qualified small firms that meet stringent technical and operational requirements. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing performance evaluation, policy analysis, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation services. He consistently seeks vendors with deep subject matter expertise in governance, economic policy, and social development, ensuring that USAID/Pakistan’s investments yield lasting institutional impact.