Zelalem Bimrew

Zelalem Bimrew serves as a Procurement Specialist with USAID/Ethiopia (Agency Code: 720663), where they play a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that advance sustainable development and humanitarian outcomes across Ethiopia. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—Zelalem ensures alignment with USAID’s strategic priorities in public health, education, governance, and resilience-building. Their acquisitions primarily support technical assistance, institutional capacity building, and program implementation, often involving consulting services, training programs, logistics support, and health system strengthening interventions. Zelalem operates within the framework of U.S. federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s unique development procurement policies, ensuring compliance while maximizing impact. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Zelalem maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including international development firms, local Ethiopian service providers, and technical consultants with expertise in health systems, education infrastructure, and psychosocial support programming. Their procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering contextually appropriate solutions in complex operating environments. Zelalem demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with approximately half of all procurements structured as Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower local enterprises and foster domestic capacity, prioritizing participation by small businesses, including those owned by women and youth. The remaining half of acquisitions are open to all eligible bidders, balancing inclusivity with the need for specialized technical expertise. Zelalem’s procurement focus centers on services related to public health systems, education delivery, governance strengthening, and mental health programming. While specific NAICS codes are not available, their work consistently involves professional services, training and technical assistance, data collection and analysis, and supply chain logistics for health and humanitarian programs, reflecting deep domain expertise in development sector procurement.