Nehal Elkhatib

Nehal Elkhatib serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Agency for International Development/Egypt (USAID/Egypt), supporting the agency’s mission to advance sustainable development through strategic contracting for technical assistance and institutional capacity building. Responsible for managing acquisitions aligned with USAID’s strategic priorities in governance, economic resilience, and public health, Elkhatib oversees the solicitation and award of professional services contracts that engage local and international experts to design, implement, and evaluate development programs. Their work ensures alignment with U.S. foreign assistance objectives and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, with a focus on performance-based, results-driven contracting approaches. Elkhatib collaborates with a diverse array of international and local consulting firms, research institutions, and technical service providers to deliver high-impact development solutions. While no specific contractor relationships are publicly identified, their procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms specializing in management consulting, technical advisory services, and professional training. These partnerships are typically structured as cost-reimbursement or fixed-price task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms, emphasizing flexibility and adaptive program implementation. Elkhatib’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This approach prioritizes technical merit and value over socioeconomic classifications, indicating a focus on securing the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, contractors of all sizes are evaluated on technical capability and programmatic fit. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting demand for expert advisory services in governance reform, economic policy, and workforce development. Additional activity in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) underscores a commitment to institutional learning and local capacity enhancement. Technical domains include public sector management, private sector engagement, and education system strengthening, with occasional procurement of specialized services in energy infrastructure and training delivery.