Constance House

Constance House serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing international security cooperation acquisitions aligned with U.S. national defense objectives. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting training programs, equipment transfer initiatives, and strategic engagement activities with foreign defense partners. Her portfolio centers on non-traditional defense services that enable interoperability and capacity building, including logistical support, language services, and operational training infrastructure. As a key contributor to DSCA’s mission of fostering global security partnerships, House ensures compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while prioritizing transparency and mission alignment in all procurement actions. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, House consistently engages with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses and specialized service providers with expertise in international military training, translation, and transportation logistics. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaborative partnerships with firms capable of delivering culturally competent, operationally scalable solutions in austere or multinational environments. She works closely with vendors who demonstrate proven experience in supporting Department of Defense security cooperation programs, often requiring clearance of sensitive export controls and compliance with security cooperation frameworks such as Foreign Military Sales (FMS). House exhibits a strong preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with over 57% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses in the security cooperation space. She also utilizes 8(a) competed contracts at a rate of 5.3%, demonstrating a structured commitment to empowering disadvantaged small businesses while maintaining competitive integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 721110 (lodging services for training personnel), 485510 (charter bus services for mobility support), and 541930 (translation and interpretation services), indicating a specialization in enabling operational readiness through non-lethal, human-centric support functions. These categories underscore her expertise in procuring mission-enabling services critical to international partner engagement, rather than hardware or weapons systems.