Laura L. Houser

Laura L. Houser serves as a Contracting Officer for W6QM MICC Ft Lee under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure, security, and operational support services essential to sustaining Army installations. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DoD-specific requirements. Her portfolio centers on procurements that enhance physical resilience, cybersecurity readiness, and logistical support at military facilities, with a focus on construction, technical services, and specialized maintenance contracts. Houser maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including NISGA'A MOSTT, LLC, GLOBAL DIMENSIONS, LLC, VIRGINIA ENERGY AND LIGHTING, LLC, and UNDERPRESSURE, INC., all of whom deliver specialized engineering, energy efficiency, and facility support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical expertise, particularly in niche domains such as rail support operations and industrial lighting systems. She prioritizes vendors with proven track records in defense-related environments and actively engages in pre-solicitation outreach to ensure market readiness. While 80% of her acquisitions are conducted without set-asides, she demonstrates a deliberate 20% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes competition while ensuring meaningful small business participation. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy favors broad-based small business engagement over targeted programs like 8(a) or HUBZone, aligning with agency priorities for scalable, cost-effective solutions. Her primary NAICS focus includes 331110 for iron and steel manufacturing related to structural infrastructure, 541511 for custom computer programming supporting facility management systems, 541990 for professional technical services including engineering and logistics analysis, and 488210 for rail transportation support critical to military supply chain operations. Houser’s expertise lies at the intersection of physical infrastructure modernization and mission-enabling technical services, ensuring installations remain operationally ready through strategic, compliant acquisitions.