Oleg Polozov

Oleg Polozov serves as an Acquisition Specialist at USAID/Ukraine, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that align with the agency’s mission to strengthen democratic governance, economic resilience, and public service delivery in Ukraine. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex technical assistance contracts, Polozov specializes in procuring professional services that support institutional reform, civil society capacity building, and private sector development. His acquisitions are strategically designed to deliver sustainable, locally embedded solutions in alignment with U.S. foreign assistance objectives, often involving performance-based, outcome-driven contracting mechanisms under FAR Part 37. Polozov collaborates with a diverse array of international and local service providers, including consulting firms, technical assistance organizations, and non-governmental entities with deep expertise in public administration, economic policy, and governance reform. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for non-set-aside awards, indicating a focus on competitive, best-value procurements that prioritize technical merit and mission alignment over socioeconomic preferences. He maintains professional relationships with firms capable of delivering high-level advisory services in volatile and post-conflict environments, ensuring responsiveness to evolving operational needs. While the majority of his acquisitions—94.4%—are non-set-aside, Polozov consistently allocates 5.6% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation. His socioeconomic contracting approach prioritizes capability over certification, ensuring that qualified small businesses with proven technical expertise in governance and development services are competitively considered. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting a heavy emphasis on specialized advisory services, including governance diagnostics, anti-corruption frameworks, and public financial management consulting. He also procures administrative management consulting (541611), environmental conservation services (813312), and niche accounting support (541219), underscoring his technical expertise in multidisciplinary development programming.