Olivia Savard

Olivia Savard serves as a procurement specialist within the Office of Acquisition at the Federal Trade Commission, supporting the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s mission to advance development finance and private sector investment in emerging economies. She manages the acquisition lifecycle for professional and technical services critical to governance capacity building, environmental compliance, and institutional strengthening abroad. Her portfolio centers on consulting, training, and specialized personal services that enable mission-critical program execution, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and international operational standards. Savard plays a pivotal role in translating strategic development goals into compliant, high-impact contracts that deliver measurable outcomes in complex global environments. Savard engages with a diverse range of service providers, primarily management consultants, environmental specialists, and professional trainers, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting principles. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently works with firms possessing demonstrated expertise in international development, risk mitigation, and cross-cultural program delivery. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to ethical standards, encouraging competition among qualified contractors with proven track records in multilateral and donor-funded initiatives. Savard’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 100% of awards issued under unrestricted solicitation. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical quality and global competitiveness rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her evaluations remain merit-based, allowing qualified small businesses to compete on equal footing based on technical merit and past performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 for administrative and management consulting, 541620 for environmental and social risk advisory services, 611430 for leadership and governance training, and 812990 for specialized personal services such as field coordinators and technical advisors. These categories underscore her domain expertise in institutional capacity development, sustainable project implementation, and workforce readiness in emerging markets.