Dave Chiu

Dave Chiu serves as a key procurement lead within the DOL’s Cas Division 2 Procurement, supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management in advancing workforce development and administrative capacity across federal labor programs. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on consulting services, vocational rehabilitation, apprenticeship training, and related administrative support functions. His work directly enables the Department’s mission to expand equitable employment pathways through strategic contracting that aligns with policy goals in workforce training, data-driven program evaluation, and service delivery modernization. Chiu typically handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and outcome-oriented requirements. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Chiu’s procurement patterns reflect engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including management consultants, workforce development specialists, and service providers in vocational rehabilitation and background screening. His contracting approach prioritizes responsiveness to evolving program needs, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering scalable, evidence-based solutions. He maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem, supporting both large institutional providers and niche specialists with deep domain expertise in labor market systems. Chiu’s contracting activity shows a strong preference for open competition, with over 90% of awards issued as non-set-aside actions. However, he consistently facilitates participation by small businesses, with nearly 10% of awards directed under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate, though not exclusive, commitment to socioeconomic inclusion without compromising acquisition efficiency or program outcomes. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541611 for administrative and management consulting, followed by 621511 for medical laboratory services and 624310 for vocational rehabilitation. He also actively procures apprenticeship training services under NAICS 611513 and background investigation services under 561611. These patterns underscore deep technical expertise in labor program infrastructure, workforce analytics, and service delivery systems critical to DOL’s strategic objectives.