Colleen Houser

Colleen Houser serves as a Contract Specialist at Mschq Norfolk under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for maritime logistics, ship repair, and specialized marine equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Navy-specific procurement policies. Her work directly supports the agency’s core mission of maintaining fleet availability through timely, efficient, and technically sound contracting solutions for complex maritime sustainment requirements. Houser maintains established working relationships with key contractors including ExxonMobil Marine Limited, Vigor Marine LLC, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., Foreign Policy Research Institute Inc., and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. These partnerships span maritime transportation, naval maintenance, engineering analysis, and precision fabricated components, reflecting a blend of industrial, technical, and strategic support vendors. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and rigorous oversight to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet Navy standards. Her contracting portfolio reflects a near-even split between open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to small business participation without reliance on other socioeconomic categories. She consistently prioritizes small business capabilities in maintenance and fabrication services, aligning with Navy goals to broaden the industrial base and enhance resilience through diversified supplier engagement. Houser’s primary NAICS focus includes 811219 (Marine Repair and Maintenance) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), underscoring her expertise in vessel sustainment and mechanical systems maintenance. She also regularly procures fabricated wire products, crane systems, and plumbing/hvac services essential to naval infrastructure. Her technical domain expertise centers on marine engineering support, logistics readiness, and industrial maintenance operations critical to fleet operational continuity.