Michael Z. Daschbach

Michael Z. Daschbach serves as a Contract Specialist with USAID/India, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions that support the agency’s mission of advancing sustainable development through technical assistance and institutional strengthening. He executes complex acquisitions in alignment with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s development objectives, focusing on consulting services and specialized manufacturing to build resilient public systems in health, environment, and infrastructure. His role ensures compliance with U.S. government procurement standards while fostering local capacity and innovation through transparent, competitive contracting processes. Daschbach engages with a diverse array of vendors, primarily delivering administrative and management consulting services as well as athletic and sporting goods manufacturing solutions. While no specific contractor names are currently identifiable in the award history, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for established firms with proven technical expertise in public sector support and specialized product development. His working relationships are characterized by structured competition, rigorous performance monitoring, and a commitment to delivering value-driven outcomes aligned with USAID’s development goals. Daschbach’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic decision to prioritize technical merit and programmatic fit over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with USAID/India’s emphasis on efficiency and results-driven partnerships. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, his process design remains inclusive, allowing all eligible vendors to compete on an equal footing based on capability and compliance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), supporting institutional capacity-building initiatives, and NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), which supports health, education, and community engagement programs. These domains require deep domain expertise in performance-based contracting, technical evaluation, and supply chain coordination, underscoring his specialized knowledge in blending development objectives with precise procurement execution.