USAID Madagascar OAA

USAID Madagascar OAA serves as the primary procurement lead for the U.S. Agency for International Development’s mission in Madagascar, overseeing the acquisition of technical assistance and development services aligned with national priorities in public health, education reform, digital innovation, and sustainable economic growth. Responsible for managing competitive contracting processes under FAR and USAID’s Automated Directives System, they ensure that all procurements advance local capacity building and institutional sustainability. Their acquisitions typically involve long-term technical advisory contracts, infrastructure support services, and communications outreach initiatives designed to empower Malagasy government entities and civil society organizations to lead development outcomes independently. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the procurement record, the office maintains a broad network of international and local implementers, including NGOs, research institutions, and private-sector firms with demonstrated expertise in health systems strengthening, water and sanitation engineering, and digital platform development. The office prioritizes performance-based contracting and outcome-oriented deliverables, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who bring adaptive management, local context knowledge, and gender-sensitive implementation approaches to their projects. The office maintains a strict preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 100% of procurements conducted without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB designations. This reflects a strategic focus on technical merit and local relevance over socioeconomic classification, though small and medium-sized enterprises—both Malagasy and international—are frequently engaged through full and open competition due to their agility and contextual expertise. Procurements are concentrated in technical service domains including health information systems, education sector capacity building, digital governance platforms, and WASH infrastructure design. While NAICS codes are not yet available, the office routinely issues solicitations under categories related to professional scientific services, management consulting, and technical training, demonstrating deep expertise in outcome-driven development contracting and results-based financing mechanisms.