Dave Asher

Dave Asher serves as Trap & Lure Procurement Coordinator, responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized pest control agents and regulatory-compliant trapping systems used in agricultural and environmental management programs. In this role, he ensures procurement activities align with federal acquisition regulations and operational requirements for non-toxic, targeted pest mitigation solutions. His work directly supports mission-critical efforts to control invasive species and protect native ecosystems through the strategic sourcing of approved lures, pheromone-based attractants, and mechanical trapping devices. Asher handles sole-source, competitive, and sealed-bid acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, prioritizing timely delivery and technical compliance with EPA and USDA standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Asher maintains relationships with manufacturers and distributors specializing in regulated agricultural chemical formulations and precision pest management hardware. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, regulatory documentation, and consistent product performance, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers who meet stringent quality and safety benchmarks. He engages with vendors across the supply chain—from raw material producers to final assembly firms—to ensure end-to-end traceability and compliance. Asher’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market access and technical suitability over socioeconomic categorization. However, he consistently allocates 16.7% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising procurement integrity or mission needs. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 325320—Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing—reflecting deep technical expertise in the formulation, registration, and application of regulated pest control substances. He procures pheromone lures, bait stations, and other non-residual attractants designed for targeted species control, requiring specialized knowledge of EPA pesticide classifications, label compliance, and environmental impact assessments.