Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance

The Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance for USAID/Philippines serves as the primary procurement hub for technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives across the Philippines. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition activities, this office ensures alignment with USAID’s strategic priorities in governance, economic growth, and climate resilience. It specializes in procuring professional, scientific, and technical services that support institutional strengthening, public financial management, and infrastructure development, often through performance-based contracts and task orders issued under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms. The office works closely with implementing partners, local institutions, and international consultants to deliver mission-critical interventions grounded in evidence and local context. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable due to data limitations, the office maintains a broad network of qualified service providers, including domestic and international firms with demonstrated expertise in development programming, monitoring and evaluation, and sector-specific technical advisory services. Vendor partnerships are typically structured through competitive solicitations, with an emphasis on technical merit, local engagement, and sustainability of outcomes. The office prioritizes transparent, merit-based award processes and engages contractors across a diverse spectrum of organizational sizes and geographic footprints. The office does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of its acquisitions conducted as full and open competitions. This reflects a strategic decision to maximize technical capability and global competitiveness, rather than target specific socioeconomic categories. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, qualified small firms are encouraged to compete on equal footing through open solicitations and clear evaluation criteria. The office’s procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing consulting, research, training, evaluation, and technical advisory services. Core domains include public administration reform, financial systems modernization, climate adaptation planning, and democratic governance support, reflecting USAID/Philippines’ mission to build locally led, sustainable development outcomes.