Shelby Patrick Hunt

Shelby Patrick Hunt serves as Executive Officer at USAID/Zambia, overseeing the strategic planning and execution of procurement activities aligned with the agency’s mission to advance sustainable development through health systems innovation, agricultural resilience, and digital governance. In this capacity, Hunt ensures compliance with U.S. foreign assistance procurement regulations while driving acquisitions that build local institutional capacity and enhance supply chain transparency. Their portfolio primarily encompasses professional services contracts supporting data-driven decision-making, health information system integration, and administrative management support, with a strong emphasis on technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives that empower Zambian public institutions. Hunt’s contractor relationships are centered on professional services firms and consulting entities capable of delivering high-impact, context-specific technical expertise. While no single vendor dominates the award landscape, the procurement pattern reflects a preference for agile, mission-aligned partners—particularly those with demonstrated experience in public health systems, digital governance platforms, and institutional strengthening. Vendor partnerships are typically performance-based, emphasizing measurable outcomes over deliverables, and often involve iterative engagement with local and international service providers to ensure sustainability and local ownership. Hunt demonstrates a clear commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with 22.2% of awards designated for 8(a) competed contracts, signaling intentional support for small disadvantaged businesses. The remaining 77.8% of acquisitions are competed without set-aside, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes both broad competition and targeted opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. This pattern aligns with USAID’s broader mandate to foster inclusive economic growth while maintaining procurement integrity. The primary NAICS focus is on 812990 (All Other Personal Services), indicating a heavy reliance on specialized individual consultants and technical experts in public health, data analytics, and governance. Secondary emphasis on 541611 (Management Consulting Services) and 812199 (Other Personal Care Services) underscores procurement of advisory services and community-level health support functions. Hunt’s expertise lies in acquiring human-capital-driven solutions that directly strengthen Zambia’s public sector infrastructure and service delivery systems.