Clayton Raber

Clayton Raber supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), in executing critical procurement activities aligned with the Department of the Navy’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems. He manages acquisitions for high-precision electronic assembly, hardware manufacturing, and precision machining services essential to naval warfare platforms, including electronic warfare suites, signal intelligence systems, and expeditionary ordnance solutions. His role ensures timely delivery of mission-critical technologies through compliant, performance-based contracting practices that align with DoD modernization priorities. Raber maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., Integrity Defense Services Inc., Black Hills Ammunition Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of prime defense contractors and specialized small businesses delivering technical solutions across electronics integration, system sustainment, and facility support. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical rigor, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet the complex demands of naval electronic and ordnance systems. His contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of the requirements. However, he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), accounting for 16.7% of awards, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to expanding the industrial base among qualified small manufacturers. Raber’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 334418 (Printed Circuit Assembly), 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), and 332710 (Machine Shops), underscoring deep expertise in electronic subsystems, ruggedized hardware components, and precision-machined ordnance parts. His acquisitions center on mission-critical components for radar, communications, and targeting systems, requiring strict adherence to military specifications and quality assurance standards such as MIL-STD and AS9100.