Samson Golah Mwanza

Samson Mwanza serves as an Assistant Acquisition Agent at USAID/Malawi, supporting the agency’s mission to advance sustainable development through strategic procurement of technical advisory services and institutional capacity-building solutions. In this role, he assists in the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and USAID’s development objectives. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional services contracts for governance strengthening, public health systems support, and economic resilience initiatives, often involving expert consultants and specialized technical personnel. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the procurement data, Mwanza collaborates with a diverse range of service providers, including domestic and international consulting firms, local Malawian institutions, and technical experts engaged under personal services contracts. His working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, clear scope of work, and adherence to USAID’s principles of local ownership and sustainability, fostering partnerships that align with long-term development goals rather than transactional procurement. Mwanza’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, his approach supports equitable access through transparent solicitation practices and broad market outreach. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including Educational Support Services (611710), Administrative Management Consulting (541611), Architectural Services (541310), and Roofing Contractors (238160), reflecting a diverse operational footprint that includes infrastructure, institutional training, and administrative modernization. His technical expertise spans public financial management, supply chain logistics, and capacity development, positioning him as a key enabler of USAID/Malawi’s mission through disciplined, mission-aligned acquisition practices.