Nayo Tolbert

Nayo Tolbert serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where they play a pivotal role in executing strategic procurement actions aligned with the agency’s mission of advancing global governance, economic resilience, and institutional capacity building. Tolbert manages a diverse portfolio of professional services acquisitions, primarily focused on technical assistance, policy advisory, and administrative consulting contracts that support international development programs. Their work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely and effective delivery of mission-critical services to partner nations, often in complex, high-stakes environments requiring nuanced contract design and risk mitigation. Tolbert maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor providing specialized technical and management support services. Their procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and results-oriented service delivery. While the majority of contracts are awarded through full and open competition, Tolbert actively engages with a select group of high-performing contractors known for their expertise in international development contexts and demonstrated capacity to operate in fragile or emerging environments. Set-aside preferences reflect a strong orientation toward open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides; however, 14.3% are competitively awarded under the 8(a) program, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Tolbert’s contracting patterns prioritize merit-based selection while ensuring equitable access for qualified disadvantaged businesses when appropriate. The primary NAICS focus areas include 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), with significant activity in 541612 (Human Resources Consulting) and 928120 (International Affairs). Tolbert specializes in procuring services related to institutional strengthening, public sector reform, governance advisory, and organizational development—domains requiring deep subject-matter expertise and adaptive contract management in dynamic international settings.