Erwin Cablay

Erwin Cablay serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to strengthen international defense partnerships through strategic capacity-building initiatives. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on professional military education, senior leader seminars, and operational support programs designed to enhance interoperability and global stability. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts aligned with DSCA’s foreign military sales and security cooperation objectives, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements while advancing U.S. national security priorities. Cablay maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of contractors, including management consulting firms, event and training organizers, and technology service providers. He routinely engages with vendors specializing in administrative and operational support services, particularly those capable of delivering complex international training logistics and secure communication solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, cultural competence, and scalability to meet the dynamic needs of multinational partners, fostering long-term partnerships with firms experienced in defense engagement environments. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Cablay consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over 60% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively supports service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, with approximately 8.7% of awards reserved under the SDVOSB program. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms within the national security ecosystem. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (management consulting services) and 541519 (other computer-related services), reflecting demand for strategic planning, training curriculum development, and digital support systems. He also frequently procures convention and trade show organization services (561920) and logistical support such as lodging (721110) and charter transportation (485510) to enable international security cooperation events. His expertise centers on integrated, mission-critical services that sustain global defense partnerships.