Claire Hawley

Claire Hawley serves as a key procurement lead within U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), responsible for managing high-priority acquisitions of mission-critical technology and specialized equipment to support elite special operations forces. Her work directly enables the command’s strategic imperative to maintain tactical superiority through advanced, rapidly deployable systems. She oversees the acquisition of niche manufacturing solutions, including precision components, integrated sensor platforms, and ruggedized communications hardware tailored for austere, high-stakes operational environments. Her contracting portfolio emphasizes rapid prototyping, low-volume production, and rapid fielding cycles aligned with USSOCOM’s agile acquisition framework. Her primary contractor relationship is with Shaver Foods LLC, a Fayetteville, Arkansas-based manufacturer with expertise in specialized, low-volume production of mission-unique hardware. While this vendor currently dominates her award activity, Hawley’s contracting approach reflects a preference for established industrial base partners capable of meeting stringent military specifications under tight timelines. Her engagements are characterized by direct, non-competitive negotiations and sole-source justifications where technical uniqueness, proprietary design, or urgent operational need precludes broad competition. Hawley’s procurement patterns show a 100% focus on non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a prioritization of technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her portfolio, this reflects the unique nature of USSOCOM’s requirements—where specialized manufacturing capabilities are rare and often reside only with a few qualified industrial providers. Her primary NAICS classification is 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in procuring highly customized, non-standardized physical components and assemblies. These include embedded electronics, tactical mounting systems, and ruggedized enclosures designed for extreme environmental conditions. Her domain expertise lies at the intersection of defense manufacturing, military logistics, and rapid prototyping, ensuring that procurement decisions directly translate into enhanced operator effectiveness in denied or contested theaters.