Riffat Sulaiman

Riffat B. Sulaiman serves as an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist with USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she plays a pivotal role in designing and managing non-procurement instruments and competitive acquisitions that advance democratic governance, institutional capacity, and economic resilience. She specializes in technical assistance awards and service-based contracts aligned with USAID’s strategic priorities, including electoral system modernization, public sector accountability, energy policy reform, and digital transformation initiatives. Her work ensures that procurement actions are aligned with U.S. foreign assistance objectives, emphasizing transparency, local ownership, and sustainable outcomes through tailored assistance mechanisms. Riffat collaborates with a diverse range of international and local service providers, including policy research firms, governance consultants, and technical experts specializing in public administration and institutional development. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her partnerships are characterized by competitive, performance-based engagements with organizations possessing deep regional expertise in Balkan governance contexts. She prioritizes responsive, mission-aligned vendors capable of delivering adaptive, evidence-based solutions in complex political environments. Riffat’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This approach underscores a focus on technical merit and institutional capability over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all federal small business regulations. Her procurement patterns indicate a deliberate emphasis on selecting the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 812990 (All Other Personal Services) and NAICS 541990/541690 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting her reliance on expert consultants for policy analysis, institutional diagnostics, and capacity-building interventions. She routinely procures technical advisory services, training programs, and monitoring & evaluation support critical to advancing USAID’s governance and reform agenda in Bosnia and Herzegovina.