Stephanie E. Fugate

Stephanie E. Fugate serves as a Contracts Specialist with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), operating under agency code 7200AA, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that advance global development objectives. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—focusing on technical assistance, institutional capacity building, and policy advisory services. Her portfolio primarily supports governance reform, democratic engagement, and emergency response initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s mission-driven procurement priorities. Fugate maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor providing specialized professional services in support of USAID’s technical programs. Her procurement patterns reflect collaborative, performance-based engagements with a mix of large and small business vendors, emphasizing outcome-oriented deliverables and long-term program sustainability. She fosters transparent, competitive contracting environments while ensuring alignment with USAID’s international development goals. Her contracting approach demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate emphasis on empowering small businesses. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively leverages small business capabilities to enhance innovation and local engagement in partner countries. Fugate’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), encompassing governance advisory, institutional strengthening, and organizational development support. She also procures human resources consulting, transit services, and specialized personal services critical to field operations. Her expertise spans technical domains including public sector reform, democratic governance, and emergency response coordination, ensuring that acquisitions directly enable USAID’s mission of sustainable international development.