Samy W. Farag

Samy W. Farag serves as a Contract Specialist at USAID/Egypt, where he plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to advance sustainable development through strategic procurement. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions for technical assistance and institutional capacity-building initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, USAID’s Automated Directives System, and international development best practices. His portfolio primarily consists of consulting services supporting governance, economic resilience, education, and public health programs, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and results-driven deliverables. Farag collaborates with a diverse array of international and local consulting firms, including U.S.-based development contractors and Egyptian civil society organizations, to deliver high-impact technical expertise. His procurement approach prioritizes competitive solicitation processes, including Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotations, fostering transparency and accountability. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated experience in public sector reform, economic policy analysis, and workforce development, ensuring alignment with USAID’s strategic objectives in Egypt. Farag’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open, unrestricted competition, with 100% of his acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, aligning with USAID’s global emphasis on merit-based procurement for complex technical services. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, he maintains compliance with all applicable small business goals and encourages capable small firms to compete on equal footing. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—reflecting his specialization in securing high-level advisory services for institutional strengthening. He routinely procures expertise in public financial management, governance frameworks, private sector engagement, and program evaluation, ensuring that USAID’s interventions are grounded in evidence-based, locally-led solutions.