Monica Gindo

Monica Gindo serves as an Acquisition & Assistance Specialist at USAID/Tanzania, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to strengthen health, education, economic growth, and governance systems through strategic procurement and assistance mechanisms. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts and cooperative agreements focused on technical advisory services, institutional capacity building, and specialized consulting engagements. Her work directly supports USAID’s objective of fostering sustainable development by engaging expert service providers who deliver high-impact, locally adapted solutions in areas such as malaria vector control and water and sanitation infrastructure. Monica’s acquisitions are primarily non-commercial in nature, emphasizing professional, scientific, and technical services aligned with international development goals. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Monica maintains a dynamic network of domestic and international service providers, including boutique consulting firms, research institutions, and technical experts with deep regional expertise. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, performance-based engagements that prioritize technical merit and local relevance over volume-driven sourcing. She frequently collaborates with vendors capable of delivering adaptive, evidence-based interventions tailored to Tanzania’s evolving development landscape. Monica demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with 25% of her awards directed toward 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate effort to integrate small, disadvantaged businesses into USAID’s supply chain. The remaining 75% of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, aligning with USAID’s broader mandate to ensure value and innovation while maintaining flexibility in sourcing. Her approach balances compliance with federal socioeconomic goals and operational pragmatism. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting her core work in advisory and technical assistance; 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) for ICT-enabled development tools; 311919 (Other Snack Food Manufacturing) and 424920 (Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers), which likely support nutrition programming and educational material distribution. These categories underscore her cross-sectoral expertise in procuring both high-tech and essential service solutions for complex development outcomes.