Samuel Dustin

Samuel Dustin serves as a procurement specialist within the Office of Acquisition at the Federal Trade Commission, supporting the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s mission to advance development finance and private sector investment in emerging economies. He manages the acquisition of specialized professional and technical services critical to program execution, with a focus on governance, institutional capacity building, and international legal compliance. His portfolio centers on consulting and advisory services that enable strategic oversight of complex global development initiatives, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and agency priorities. Dustin maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of contractors, primarily administrative and management consulting firms that provide strategic planning, operational efficiency, and compliance support for international programs. He engages with both large professional services firms and small business vendors, fostering partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables. His working relationships emphasize transparency, competitive bidding, and adherence to FAR guidelines, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven expertise in cross-border institutional development. His procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 77.8% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 22.2% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance underscores his dedication to fostering equitable access for small businesses without compromising the need for specialized technical capability. He actively encourages participation from small businesses with demonstrated experience in international development contexts. Dustin’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611, reflecting a heavy reliance on administrative and general management consulting services to support program design and implementation. He also routinely acquires portfolio management and investment advisory services (NAICS 523940) and digital content services (NAICS 519130), demonstrating expertise in the intersection of financial governance, institutional capacity, and technical communications within global development frameworks.