Jay Hauser

Jay Hauser serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-apg Natick facility under the Department of the Army, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions supporting soldier systems development and fielded equipment modernization. His portfolio encompasses engineering services, specialized textile manufacturing, and advanced instrumentation for battlefield environments, ensuring warfighters receive enhanced protective gear, life-sustaining medical devices, and precision-measuring systems. Hauser plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s strategic imperative to deliver cutting-edge, survivability-focused capabilities through compliant, performance-based contracting under FAR and DFARS frameworks. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, partnering with firms capable of delivering high-integrity, low-volume production and technical services tailored to military specifications. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, rapid prototyping support, and supply chain resilience, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade materials and ruggedized instrumentation. Hauser fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD and ASTM. Hauser demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand the defense industrial base. While 60% of his contracts remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with DoD socioeconomic goals, prioritizing capable small firms in technical niches without relying on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where he sources systems engineering and technical assistance for soldier-worn technologies; 314999 (Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills), for flame-resistant and moisture-managing combat fabrics; 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), for battlefield sensors and environmental monitors; and 928110 (National Security), for classified and mission-essential support services. His expertise spans the integration of advanced materials, sensor systems, and protective equipment into integrated soldier systems.