Oddo F. Linuma

Oddo F. Linuma serves as a key procurement professional within USAID/Tanzania, supporting the agency’s mission to strengthen health, education, economic growth, and governance systems through expert technical and advisory services. Responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of professional, scientific, and technical contracts, Linuma ensures alignment with U.S. foreign assistance priorities, particularly in malaria vector control, water and sanitation, and institutional capacity building. His work centers on securing high-impact consulting services and specialized technical assistance from qualified providers, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s development effectiveness standards. Linuma collaborates with a diverse array of international and local service providers, including consulting firms, research institutions, and technical advisors with demonstrated expertise in public sector strengthening and development programming. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced, mission-aligned service providers capable of delivering adaptive, evidence-based solutions in complex operational environments. His working relationships are characterized by rigorous performance monitoring, technical due diligence, and a focus on sustainable local capacity outcomes. Linuma’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under open competition. This reflects USAID/Tanzania’s strategic emphasis on selecting the most technically qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing performance and expertise over demographic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and alignment with development objectives. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing expert consulting in public health systems, governance reform, education policy, and environmental sustainability. He regularly procures services such as impact evaluations, institutional diagnostics, training design, and technical advisory support, requiring deep domain knowledge in development economics and field-based implementation.