USAID Madagascar OAA

USAID Madagascar OAA serves as the lead procurement authority for technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives aligned with U.S. development objectives in Madagascar. Responsible for managing acquisition strategies that advance public health, digital innovation, water and sanitation infrastructure, and education reform, this role ensures contracts align with USAID’s mission of empowering Malagasy institutions to sustainably deliver development outcomes. The position specializes in procuring advisory services, technical training, and systems integration support through performance-based contracts, often requiring deep domain expertise in public sector institutional strengthening and digital health platforms. Contractor relationships are primarily established with international and local implementing partners possessing proven experience in development programming, particularly in health systems strengthening and digital governance. While no specific vendor names are currently identified, the procurement pattern favors organizations with demonstrated capacity in institutional capacity building, data-driven monitoring and evaluation, and community-based service delivery. Partnerships are typically structured as cost-reimbursement or fixed-price contracts under performance-based service acquisition frameworks, emphasizing measurable outcomes over inputs. The office maintains a strict preference for non-set-aside contracts, with 100% of procurements conducted under open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on selecting the most technically qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing programmatic impact over socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, qualified small entities are eligible and encouraged to compete on an equal footing. The agency’s procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 813312—Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations—indicating a core specialization in contracting for ecological sustainability, natural resource management, and conservation-aligned technical services. This includes support for watershed protection, biodiversity monitoring, climate-resilient infrastructure, and environmental policy advisory services, reflecting a deep technical alignment with Madagascar’s ecological priorities and USAID’s broader environmental sustainability goals.