William Trigg

William Trigg serves as a Contracting Officer for USAID/Nigeria, where he plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to strengthen governance, public health systems, and sustainable development outcomes across Nigeria. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of professional services acquisitions, from needs assessment and solicitation to contract award and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with U.S. foreign assistance priorities and federal procurement regulations. His portfolio centers on performance monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks, data science initiatives, and institutional capacity-building efforts, all designed to enhance local ownership and evidence-based decision-making. Trigg collaborates with a diverse array of professional service providers, including international consulting firms, local Nigerian research institutions, and technical assistance organizations with deep expertise in public health systems and subnational governance. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcomes-driven agreements that emphasize accountability, data integrity, and adaptive management. He works closely with vendors who bring demonstrated experience in MEL design, digital data collection platforms, and institutional strengthening methodologies, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical excellence and local context. Trigg’s procurement approach reflects a strong commitment to open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions issued under no set-aside status. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his process ensures equitable access for all qualified firms, emphasizing capability and alignment with technical requirements over categorical preferences. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing services such as data analytics, monitoring and evaluation design, behavioral research, and governance diagnostics. He consistently procures technical assistance to support USAID/Nigeria’s data-driven programmatic decisions, with a pronounced emphasis on digital tools, performance indicators, and capacity-building interventions tailored to Nigeria’s complex socio-political landscape.