Paul A. Neifert

Paul A. Neifert serves as a Contract Specialist with USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies aligned with the agency’s mission to strengthen democratic governance, institutional capacity, and economic resilience. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical assistance and policy reform initiatives, including services related to electoral system modernization, public sector accountability, and energy policy development. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s foreign assistance objectives, prioritizing transparent, competitive, and results-driven contracting practices to support long-term development outcomes in the region. Neifert collaborates with a diverse range of service providers, primarily engaging professional firms specializing in legal advisory, public administration support, and technical consulting. He maintains collaborative relationships with domestic and international contractors who bring expertise in institutional capacity building, audit methodology, and digital governance solutions. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced, mission-aligned vendors capable of delivering high-quality, context-sensitive technical services in complex post-conflict environments. Neifert’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical expertise and global competitiveness rather than socioeconomic set-asides, consistent with USAID’s international development mandate. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, his process remains transparent and inclusive, ensuring equitable access for qualified domestic and international firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561990 (All Other Support Services), encompassing administrative and operational support for governance programs, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 541110 (Legal Services) and 541990 (Other Professional Services). He routinely acquires legal advisory, policy analysis, institutional assessment, and digital transformation services critical to advancing rule of law, electoral integrity, and public sector modernization in Bosnia and Herzegovina.