James Washington

James Washington supports the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s mission to strengthen international defense partnerships through strategic procurement of services that enable global training, engagement, and operational interoperability. While his formal title is not listed, his procurement activities center on organizing international military seminars, facilitating language and cultural translation services, and securing lodging for foreign defense personnel attending U.S.-led capacity-building programs. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s strategic engagement objectives by ensuring timely, compliant acquisition of mission-critical support services that underpin diplomatic and security cooperation efforts abroad. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for non-set-aside awards, with approximately 83% of procurements conducted under full and open competition, indicating a focus on efficiency and broad market access. However, he consistently allocates 16.7% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation without favoring specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This balanced approach prioritizes capability and scalability while maintaining compliance with federal small business goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), where he manages the planning and execution of multinational military seminars and senior leader engagement events. He also frequently procures translation and interpretation services (NAICS 541930) to support multilingual training and coordination, and hotel accommodations (NAICS 721110) for international participants. These acquisitions require deep expertise in logistics coordination, cultural sensitivity, and compliance with DoD security protocols for foreign national engagement. Washington’s work is instrumental in enabling the DSCA’s global presence, ensuring that training and partnership initiatives are logistically seamless and culturally responsive. He collaborates with a diverse array of service providers—ranging from specialized event management firms to language service contractors and hospitality vendors—to deliver mission-critical support that enhances international defense cooperation and U.S. security objectives.