Timothy K. Macfarlane

Timothy K. Macfarlane serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), under agency code 7200AA, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurement actions that advance global development objectives. He manages the full lifecycle of complex professional services contracts, ensuring alignment with USAID’s mission to strengthen institutional capacity, governance, and economic resilience in partner nations. His acquisitions primarily support technical assistance, policy advisory, and democratic engagement initiatives, requiring rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations and international development standards. Macfarlane’s work directly enables USAID’s operational effectiveness by securing high-quality, mission-critical services from qualified vendors. His primary contractor relationship is with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a firm frequently engaged for its expertise in delivering management consulting and technical services tailored to public sector reform. Macfarlane maintains a consistent, performance-driven partnership with this vendor, leveraging its capacity to provide specialized support in governance, institutional strengthening, and program evaluation. While he engages primarily with large, established firms, his procurement approach emphasizes accountability, deliverable-based outcomes, and adherence to performance metrics rather than socioeconomic preferences. Macfarlane’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, with no use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects a strategic focus on securing specialized technical capabilities from the broadest possible pool of qualified providers, prioritizing mission fit and subject-matter expertise over socioeconomic categorization. His approach aligns with USAID’s need for highly specialized, globally experienced service providers capable of operating in complex international environments. His procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), underscoring his specialization in governance reform, institutional capacity building, and policy analysis. He routinely procures services such as organizational assessments, public financial management advisory, electoral system design, and democratic governance program implementation—domains requiring deep technical proficiency and contextual understanding of international development frameworks.