R. Clark Pearson

R. Clark Pearson serves as a key procurement lead within USAID/Colombia, overseeing the acquisition of technical services critical to advancing the agency’s mission of sustainable development and institutional resilience. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions in support of policy advisory, economic transformation, and governance innovation programs, Pearson specializes in procuring high-impact technical assistance through performance-based contracts. His work directly enables USAID’s strategic priorities by securing expert services in systems design, data analytics, and digital governance tools that empower local stakeholders and strengthen public sector capacity. Pearson maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC as the primary contractor for technical service delivery. His procurement pattern reflects a preference for established, non-small business vendors with demonstrated expertise in integrated systems design and implementation. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, task-order-based engagements that emphasize technical rigor, scalability, and alignment with USAID’s cross-sectoral programming goals, particularly in digital infrastructure and data-driven decision support systems. There is no use of socioeconomic set-asides in Pearson’s procurement portfolio; all acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions. This reflects a strategic focus on technical merit and proven institutional capacity over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with USAID/Colombia’s need for specialized, mission-critical services that require immediate scalability and deep domain expertise. Pearson’s acquisitions are exclusively focused on NAICS 541512—Computer Systems Design Services—indicating a deep specialization in procuring custom software development, systems integration, and digital platform design. His portfolio supports climate-smart agriculture analytics, inclusive economic modeling tools, and accountability mechanisms requiring secure, interoperable data architectures. His technical domain expertise centers on building digital infrastructure that enhances transparency, evidence-based policymaking, and public service delivery in complex institutional environments.