US Mission in Jamaica

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Jamaica, also known as the US Mission in Jamaica, serves as the primary agency responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance in Jamaica. Operating as part of the broader USAID framework, this mission implements U.S. foreign policy through programs designed to promote economic growth, improve health and education outcomes, strengthen governance, and enhance environmental resilience in Jamaica. The mission collaborates with local government entities, non-governmental organizations, and private sector partners to develop and execute initiatives that address Jamaica's development priorities while advancing U.S. strategic interests in the Caribbean region.

Recent contract awards by USAID Jamaica reveal a focus on operational infrastructure and technical services to support the mission's functions. In September 2024, the agency awarded a $10,233.17 task order to Intellectechs Inc., a woman-owned small business, for Apple iPhones and accessories under a $70 million single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Two purchase orders in August 2024 were dedicated to telecommunications services: $32,054.65 to Ipte, LLC for cable TV and non-OpenNET data services at a Wisconsin location, and $31,066.00 to Cable & Wireless Jamaica LIMITED (Flow Jamaica) for data services supporting development programs in Jamaica. Both contracts run from August 2024 through August 2025.

In June 2024, USAID Jamaica issued a $47,200 firm fixed price purchase order to an undisclosed foreign organization to update the 118/119 Forestry and Biodiversity Analysis, with completion scheduled for January 2025. This contract demonstrates the mission's attention to environmental assessment and natural resource management, which aligns with USAID's broader objectives of sustainable development and biodiversity conservation. The varied nature of these contracts indicates USAID Jamaica maintains diverse procurement needs spanning information technology infrastructure, telecommunications services, and specialized environmental analysis to support its operational and programmatic activities.

On the grants front, USAID Jamaica's recent activity demonstrates a strong focus on humanitarian assistance and disaster response. In July 2024, the agency awarded a $400,000 Project Grant to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) under the Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program. This grant specifically targets relief efforts for Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl, showcasing the agency's responsiveness to natural disasters and humanitarian crises in its area of operation.

The IFRC grant funding supports a comprehensive range of emergency response and recovery services including multipurpose cash assistance, emergency shelter support, water and sanitation improvements, food aid, healthcare initiatives, protection services, and disaster risk reduction programs. Running from July 2024 through March 2025, this grant exemplifies how USAID Jamaica leverages partnerships with established international organizations to efficiently deliver humanitarian aid and build community resilience following natural disasters. The agency's grant-making in this instance reflects its dual focus on addressing immediate humanitarian needs while supporting longer-term recovery and resilience-building efforts in Jamaica.