Ziad Abd-Rabu

Ziad A. Abd-Rabu serves as an Acquisition & Assistance Specialist at USAID/Jordan, where he plays a pivotal role in executing development-focused procurement strategies aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance water security, infrastructure resilience, and institutional capacity. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts and assistance instruments, primarily supporting engineering, technical consulting, and civil construction initiatives critical to Jordan’s water and sanitation sector. His work spans the full acquisition lifecycle—from needs assessment and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with U.S. foreign assistance regulations and local partnership frameworks. Abd-Rabu collaborates with a broad spectrum of international and local contractors, including engineering firms, water infrastructure specialists, and professional service providers delivering technical assistance and management consulting. His procurement patterns reflect strong partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-year development interventions, often requiring specialized expertise in hydraulic modeling, pipeline rehabilitation, and institutional capacity building. He maintains a results-driven, transparent contracting approach that emphasizes technical merit, local stakeholder engagement, and sustainable outcomes. His contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting USAID/Jordan’s emphasis on global competitiveness and technical excellence over socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his process ensures equitable access for qualified domestic and international vendors, with a strong focus on value, performance, and alignment with development objectives. Abd-Rabu’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (professional and technical services), 237110 (water and sewer line construction), and 237990 (other heavy civil engineering construction), with additional activity in architectural and engineering services. He routinely procures services related to water loss reduction, pump station rehabilitation, infrastructure design, and technical training programs, demonstrating deep domain expertise in water resource management and civil infrastructure development within arid environments.