Jon A. Houze

Jon A. Houze serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), supporting the agency’s mission to deliver secure, audit-ready financial management and accounting services across the Department of Defense. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on financial systems modernization, compliance automation, and operational financial infrastructure. His acquisitions primarily support mission-critical functions including accounting system enhancements, financial reporting tools, and management consulting services that ensure fiscal accountability and regulatory compliance for military and civilian personnel. Houze maintains established relationships with a select group of contractors including Soderberg Company Inc., Ecology Mir Group LLC, Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc., and Roche Diagnostics Corporation Indianapolis, reflecting a preference for vendors with deep expertise in financial operations, regulatory reporting, and specialized analytical services. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on firms capable of delivering integrated financial solutions, data-driven compliance platforms, and industry-specific advisory services, often requiring high levels of security clearance and system interoperability with DoD financial architectures. Houze’s procurement activity shows a strong preference for unrestricted, open competitions, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing competition among qualified vendors rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic criteria. While small business participation is not formally targeted, his contracting approach remains compliant with all federal acquisition regulations and emphasizes value-driven outcomes. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 522110 (Commercial Banking), 541211 (Offices of Certified Public Accountants), and 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), indicating deep engagement with financial operations, audit support, and strategic financial advisory services. He routinely acquires services related to financial system integration, internal control assessments, regulatory compliance automation, and financial data analytics—domains requiring specialized expertise in DoD accounting standards and federal financial management frameworks.