James E Washington Jr

James E. Washington Jr. serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), where he plays a critical role in executing foreign military sales and security cooperation programs that enhance international partner capacity. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts aligned with DSCA’s mission of building global defense partnerships through training, equipment transfer, and strategic engagement. He typically handles complex acquisitions for professional military education, senior leader seminars, and operational support services, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and international agreement requirements. Washington works closely with a diverse array of vendors providing translation and interpretation services, hospitality support for international delegations, and specialized technical assistance for defense training programs. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms capable of delivering culturally sensitive, multilingual, and logistically complex services across global theaters. His contracting approach emphasizes flexibility, cultural competency, and mission alignment with U.S. security cooperation objectives. His procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 48% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 4.8% awarded through 8(a) competed competitions. This demonstrates a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity for small and disadvantaged firms while maintaining competitive rigor. He rarely uses non-set-aside mechanisms, prioritizing socioeconomic goals alongside mission effectiveness. Washington’s primary NAICS focus lies in hospitality services (721110) to support international visitor accommodations and translation/interpretation services (541930) to facilitate cross-cultural military engagement. He also procures limited electrical and IT-related services to support training infrastructure. His expertise centers on non-lethal, capacity-building acquisitions that require nuanced understanding of international norms, language access, and logistical coordination—ensuring U.S. security cooperation efforts are both effective and sustainable.