Steve Ashby

Steve Ashby serves as a Contracting Officer, acting as a primary point of contact for the agency's procurement activities. In this role, he is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring that the agency's procurement mission is executed through compliant and effective contracting vehicles. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a strong lean toward full and open competitions, with no set-aside requirements appearing in the majority of actions. However, there is a notable commitment to socioeconomic goals, particularly through Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides and sole-source awards, as well as general small business participation under FAR 19.5. His industry focus is heavily concentrated in the medical and technical sectors. He demonstrates specific expertise in the procurement of surgical appliances, medical and dental instrument manufacturing, and the acquisition of electrical contracting and wiring installation services. Additionally, his procurement activity includes the maintenance and repair of electronic and precision equipment.