Paulo P. Couto

Paulo P. Couto serves as a Recruiter for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where he plays a critical role in staffing and workforce planning for international development programs. His responsibilities include identifying, vetting, and securing specialized personnel to support technical assistance, governance reform, and institutional capacity-building initiatives abroad. Couto’s acquisitions focus on professional services contracts for expert consultants, program managers, and technical advisors who deliver policy advisory services, democratic engagement support, and emergency response coordination in partner nations. He operates within the agency’s broader mission to strengthen public sector institutions through targeted human capital solutions, ensuring that USAID’s global programs are staffed with highly qualified, mission-aligned professionals. Couto maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a primary vendor providing personnel services and workforce solutions tailored to USAID’s international development context. His procurement pattern reflects a reliance on established contractors with demonstrated experience in global staffing, compliance with federal personnel regulations, and deployment of subject matter experts across diverse geopolitical environments. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements that prioritize quality of service, cultural competency, and adherence to U.S. government staffing standards. Couto’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a procurement strategy focused on securing the most qualified talent regardless of business size or certification status, prioritizing mission-critical expertise over socioeconomic preferences. His procurement activity is exclusively classified under NAICS 921190—Other General Government Support—indicating a narrow specialization in administrative and personnel support services for federal foreign assistance programs. He procures high-level consulting services, including governance advisors, electoral specialists, and institutional development experts, underscoring deep technical expertise in public sector strengthening and international program management.