Renee Newton

Renee Reed serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where she plays a critical role in executing strategic procurement actions that advance global development objectives. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical assistance, institutional capacity building, and governance support services, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and USAID’s mission to strengthen public sector institutions abroad. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional and administrative consulting services, with a focus on delivering mission-critical outcomes through compliant, transparent, and efficient contracting practices. Reed maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC as a primary contractor, reflecting a pattern of engagement with firms specializing in high-impact development consulting. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes, with a preference for contractors demonstrating proven expertise in governance reform, policy advisory, and emergency response coordination. She collaborates closely with technical teams to define requirements and evaluate proposals, ensuring contractor capabilities directly support USAID’s international development priorities. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 76.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 23.8% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity among qualified small firms in the development services sector. Reed’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), followed by 921190 (Other General Government Support), indicating a specialization in institutional strengthening and public sector advisory services. She also procures technical consulting under NAICS 541690 and broad professional services under 541990, reflecting expertise in supporting governance, policy design, and organizational development initiatives in complex international environments.