Samuel S. Kiranga

Samuel S. Kiranga serves as an Acquisition Specialist at USAID/Tanzania, where he plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to strengthen health, education, economic growth, and governance systems through targeted technical and advisory services. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for professional, scientific, and technical services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with U.S. foreign assistance priorities. His acquisitions primarily support capacity-building initiatives, including expert consulting, institutional strengthening, and public service delivery enhancements across Tanzania’s development sectors. Kiranga collaborates with a diverse array of service providers, including international consulting firms, local Tanzanian technical experts, and specialized support organizations delivering advisory services in public health, water and sanitation, and governance reform. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven contracts that emphasize measurable impact and local ownership. He maintains collaborative, transparent relationships with vendors, prioritizing technical competence, past performance, and alignment with USAID’s strategic objectives over cost alone. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong orientation toward open competition, with 96.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the specialized nature of the services required. Nevertheless, he consistently allocates 3.5% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, supporting qualified small businesses with demonstrated capacity in development consulting and technical support services. Kiranga’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing expert consultants in malaria vector control, WASH infrastructure, and institutional capacity development. He also procures related services under NAICS 561990 (support services) and 236220 (commercial and institutional construction), reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to development programming. His expertise centers on securing high-impact, technically rigorous services that enable sustainable, locally led development outcomes.