Carrie Houck

Carrie J. Houck serves as a key procurement lead within the C5I Division 3 Portsmouth of the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing acquisitions that advance command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and intelligence (C5I) systems critical to maritime domain awareness and national security operations. She oversees the lifecycle of contracts for advanced navigation, surveillance, and communication technologies, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and modernization goals. Her work directly supports the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance resilience across maritime domains through the integration of cutting-edge C5I capabilities. Houck maintains a strong working relationship with TRIMBLE INC, a primary contractor for precision navigation, geospatial, and sensor integration systems. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established defense and aerospace technology vendors with proven expertise in ruggedized hardware and real-time data systems. She frequently collaborates with contractors capable of delivering integrated solutions that meet stringent military standards for reliability, cybersecurity, and interoperability across austere environments. Her contracting portfolio exhibits a strong emphasis on open competition, with 68.8% of awards issued under no set-aside, while maintaining a consistent 31.3% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic approach to leveraging innovation from small businesses without compromising mission-critical performance or supply chain integrity. Houck’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing search, detection, navigation, and nautical system manufacturing, with additional emphasis on electronic computer manufacturing (334111) and specialized computer services (541519). She routinely acquires radar systems, maritime surveillance sensors, embedded computing platforms, and training solutions for C5I operator proficiency, demonstrating deep technical expertise in maritime electronics, signal processing, and mission-critical system integration.