APSCO

What APSCO does

APSCO (American Procurement Services) is a privately held procurement services firm founded in 2010 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, with additional offices in Wilmington, Delaware, and Monrovia, Liberia. The company sources over 20,000 products from hundreds of manufacturers — including Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Honda-USA, Toyota, Nissan, Moore Medical, and Lenovo — and delivers them globally on behalf of government organizations, international development agencies (USAID, World Bank, UNOPS, UNICEF, FAO, UNIDO, UNECA), and Fortune 500 businesses. Revenue is generated through transaction-fee-based procurement services on a quote-based pricing model, with each contract handled individually based on specifications, quantity, destination, and timeline.

The company's core technology is its proprietary bidding and contract processes designed to mitigate risk in technical specifications, product delivery, and payment. This is supported by a network of country agents across Africa and Asia that handle local customs, delivery, and installation. APSCO operates two divisions through its Liberian subsidiary: Procurement Services and Engineering Services, the latter executing infrastructure projects including the USAID-funded 77.28km Ganta-Gbarnga power grid extension in Liberia. The firm differentiates through low overhead enabling competitive pricing, deep manufacturer relationships enabling rapid fulfillment (e.g., 45-day delivery of 42 Honda motorcycles vs. a 60-day requirement), and a management team with 30+ years of UN Peacekeeping and World Bank procurement experience.

Name

APSCO

Legal name

American Procurement Services, LLC.

Website

https://americanprocurementco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Procurement Services

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (5611), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Services-Help Supply Services (7363), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Catalog & eProcurement Enablement (Punchout, Item Master) (BPAAAJAI)

Keywords

• International procurement services
• Government procurement solutions
• Supply chain logistics
• Engineering construction services
• Development agency procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Corvallis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. International Procurement Services: Fee-based procurement services to government organizations, development agencies, and Fortune 500 businesses. Revenue generated through procurement service fees on sourcing, acquiring, and delivering products globally. The company combines low overhead costs with ability to source over 20,000 products to ensure competitive product costs.
2. Engineering Services: Engineering services division engaged in execution of large-scale power and construction projects, including the Ganta-Gbarnga grid extension project in Liberia. Services include construction, installation, and commissioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

APSCO provides cost-effective global product procurement services to government organizations, international development agencies, and Fortune 500 businesses, sourcing over 20,000 products from a network of hundreds of manufacturers and delivering them worldwide — including complex deliveries to challenging environments for UN Peacekeeping Missions, USAID, and World Bank projects. The company combines a low-overhead operating model with proprietary bidding and contract processes that mitigate risk in technical specifications, product delivery, and payment, and additionally operates an Engineering Services division through APSCO-Liberia executing large-scale power and construction projects.

Product overview

APSCO operates as a global procurement services company rather than a product manufacturer. The company offers two primary service offerings: Procurement Services (sourcing and acquiring over 20,000 products from hundreds of manufacturers including agricultural tools, medical equipment, IT products, automobiles, electrical power equipment, and furniture) and Logistics and Delivery Services (ensuring timely global delivery including to challenging locations). An additional module, Engineering Services, is operated through APSCO-Liberia for power grid construction projects. The company connects buyers (governments, UN agencies, NGOs) with manufacturers, providing procurement, logistics, and in some cases installation and training services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Procurement Services Primary offering providing international procurement services to government organizations, international development agencies (USAID, UN agencies, World Bank, African Development Bank), and Fortune 500 businesses. Sources over 20,000 products from hundreds of manufacturers worldwide (including HP, Dell, Honda-USA, Toyota, Nissan, Moore Medical, Source Ray Inc, LK Furniture, Haier Lab & Medical, Ingram Micro, DataSystem, Merisel, and Milton Systems) on behalf of clients for diverse categories including medical equipment, IT products, vehicles, furniture, agricultural tools, and electrical power equipment.
• Logistics and Delivery Services Global logistics solutions ensuring timely delivery of procured goods to any location worldwide, including deliveries to challenging environments such as peacekeeping missions, rural development project sites, and island communities. Logistics partner Kuehne and Nagel has supported time-critical airfreight such as finding cargo aircraft at short notice for cross-continental motorcycle deliveries; country agents provide last-mile delivery in African and Asian markets.
• Engineering Services Engineering Services division operated through APSCO-Liberia executing large-scale power and construction projects, including the USAID-funded Ganta-Gbarnga Grid Extension (GGGEP) — a 77.28 km power line in rural Liberia that reached substantial completion in October 2021 and brought electricity to 500 consumers. Services include construction, installation, and commissioning of power infrastructure.
• Procurement Solution: Marine Vessel Supply (UNICEF Guinea-Bissau) Provision and delivery of a 30-person passenger boat with Yamaha engines for UNICEF for vaccine distribution across the Bijagós islands of Guinea-Bissau, including procurement from manufacturer, export packaging, freight, and delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered 42 military motorcycles to Jordan within 45 days vs 60-day requirement
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Hewlett-PackardcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor manufacturing partner for IT products including computers, printers, and related equipment. APSCO sources HP products for development agency contracts globally.
• DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturing partner for computing equipment. APSCO sources Dell products as part of its 20,000+ product catalog.
• Honda USAcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturing partner for vehicles and motorcycles. Successfully sourced 42 Honda VT750C Shadow Aero motorcycles for UNOPS Jordan Border Patrol contract within 45 days.
• ToyotacoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomotive manufacturing partner included in APSCO's major supplier network.
• Moore MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationMedical equipment manufacturing partner for healthcare facility procurement.
• Kuehne and NagelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics company partner that worked with APSCO on the Jordan Border Patrol motorcycle delivery, finding available cargo aircraft on short notice for airfreight from Oakland, California.
• Ingram MicrosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology distributor partner included in APSCO's product supplier network.
• LK FurnituresupportingTechnology or IntegrationFurniture manufacturing partner for office furniture procurement contracts.
• Haier Lab & MedicalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMedical equipment and appliances manufacturing partner.
• DataSystemsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIT products supplier partner.
• MeriselsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology products distributor partner.
• Milton SystemssupportingTechnology or IntegrationSystems and equipment supplier.
• Kwaplah InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsset acquisition target for APSCO. Management consultant Sherlock Mahn is entrusted with seamless transition of Kwaplah International's acquired assets. Kwaplah is referenced as part of APSCO's engineering services expansion.
• Source Ray InccoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturing partner for digital X-ray equipment supplied to Myanmar TB program. Provided X-ray machines with digital upgrades for five National Tuberculosis Centers.
• CEA - MyanmarmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal logistics and installation partner in Myanmar for X-ray equipment delivery. Handled customs clearance, delivery to five TB centers, installation, commissioning, and end-user training.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IMC Worldwide: IMC Worldwide is an international development consultancy providing infrastructure, procurement, and economic development services to donor clients. Comparable to APSCO's engineering and infrastructure work in developing markets, particularly in Africa.
• Palladium Group: Palladium is an international development firm implementing donor-funded programs across multiple sectors. Comparable to APSCO for USAID, DFID, and UN agency-facing procurement and program implementation work globally.
• DAI (Development Alternatives, Inc.): DAI is a major international development company implementing donor-funded projects across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Directly comparable as both firms procure goods and deliver development programs under USAID, World Bank, and DFID contracts.
• Chemonics International: Chemonics is one of the largest USAID contractors providing development consulting and procurement services globally. Directly comparable to APSCO in serving USAID, World Bank, and UN agency clients with international development project implementation.
• RTI International: RTI International is a nonprofit research institute that implements international development programs under USAID and other donor contracts. Comparable in winning and executing large multi-country donor-funded procurement and infrastructure projects.
• Abt Associates: Abt Associates is a global research and program implementation firm with significant international development work. Comparable to APSCO in executing USAID and donor-funded contracts across multiple geographies and sectors.
• ACDI/VOCA: ACDI/VOCA is an international development nonprofit implementing economic development programs funded by USAID and other donors. Comparable to APSCO in donor-funded program delivery and procurement for agriculture and infrastructure projects in developing countries.
• Crown Agents USA: Crown Agents provides procurement, supply chain, and related services to development agencies and governments. Directly comparable to APSCO's core procurement services for UN agencies and donor-funded programs, with similar global multi-category sourcing capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a large engineering and consulting firm with substantial international development water, energy, and infrastructure work funded by USAID and World Bank. Overlaps with APSCO's engineering services (power grid) and procurement capabilities.
• ICF International: ICF is a large consulting firm with significant international development advisory work for USAID, World Bank, and other agencies. A broader incumbent that overlaps with APSCO's donor-facing services but operates at a much larger scale across multiple practice areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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