Sandra Saad

Sandra Saad serves as an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA. In this role, she manages the procurement and assistance processes for technical assistance and institutional capacity-building initiatives aligned with USAID’s mission of advancing global governance, economic resilience, and social development. She specializes in non-construction services requiring expert consulting, policy advisory, and program management support, typically handling task orders and cooperative agreements under FAR Part 12 and Part 17 authorities. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with strengthening public sector institutions in partner nations, ensuring compliance with U.S. foreign assistance objectives and federal procurement regulations. Sandra maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC as her primary contractor, engaging them for high-priority technical advisory services and institutional strengthening programs. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, experienced firms with demonstrated expertise in international development contexts, though she also incorporates smaller firms through limited set-asides. Her vendor partnerships emphasize technical proficiency, past performance in complex international environments, and adherence to USAID’s compliance and reporting standards. Sandra’s contracting portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 95% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting the specialized nature of the services required. Only 5% are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a targeted but limited emphasis on small business participation, typically reserved for niche capabilities not readily available from large firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing governance reform, democratic engagement, and emergency response coordination services. She also regularly procures administrative management consulting (541611) and other technical consulting services (541690), demonstrating deep expertise in institutional diagnostics, policy design, and capacity-building interventions within fragile and transitioning states.