Janet M D'Angelo

Janet serves as a Contracting Officer at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing international security cooperation initiatives through strategic procurement. Her responsibilities include managing the acquisition lifecycle for services that enhance partner nation capacity, including professional military education, translation and interpretation, and operational support programs. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with DSCA’s mission to build global defense partnerships through training, equipment transfer, and strategic engagement. Janet typically handles complex service-based contracts requiring cross-cultural coordination and compliance with security clearance protocols. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Janet maintains robust working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in defense-related professional services. She frequently collaborates with firms offering language services, educational support, and construction services for international training facilities. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term vendor partnerships that align with DSCA’s global operational tempo and security requirements. Janet demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of her portfolio allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes HUBZone-certified firms for 10% of her awards and consistently integrates small business participation into solicitation strategies. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for underserved businesses while maintaining competitive integrity and mission readiness across all procurement actions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in translation and interpretation (541930) and educational support services (611710). She also regularly procures commercial and institutional construction (236220) for overseas training centers and lodging services (721110) to support international partner personnel. This technical domain expertise underscores her proficiency in managing service contracts critical to building interoperability and stability among U.S. defense partners worldwide.