Dale J. Gredler

Dale J. Gredler serves as a Contracting Officer for USAID/Indonesia (Agency Code: 720497), where he plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to advance sustainable development through strategic procurement of technical assistance and institutional capacity-building services. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for performance-based contracts supporting governance, health system strengthening, environmental resilience, and disaster preparedness initiatives. His portfolio primarily consists of personal services contracts awarded under FAR Part 37, ensuring alignment with USAID’s emphasis on local partner engagement and technical expertise over commodity procurement. Gredler collaborates with a diverse array of international and local service providers, including global consulting firms, technical assistance organizations, and Indonesian civil society institutions. His contracting approach prioritizes performance outcomes, requiring contractors to demonstrate deep subject-matter expertise in public health, environmental management, and institutional governance. He maintains a collaborative, results-driven relationship with vendors, emphasizing compliance with USAID’s development effectiveness standards and accountability frameworks. Gredler’s procurement portfolio reflects a consistent preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 100% of his awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects USAID/Indonesia’s operational model, which prioritizes technical merit and local capacity over socioeconomic categorization, though he remains attentive to equitable access and fair competition among all eligible offerors. His primary procurement focus lies under NAICS 812990 (All Other Personal Services), encompassing expert consultants, program managers, trainers, and technical advisors delivering mission-critical services in health systems, HIV/AIDS and TB elimination, climate adaptation, and democratic governance. Gredler’s expertise centers on designing and managing performance-based, outcome-oriented contracts that align with USAID’s strategic objectives and ensure measurable, sustainable development impact through skilled human capital.