Joseph S. Hatler

Joseph S. Hatler serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Army’s W6QK Acc-ri, responsible for executing the acquisition of critical industrial base capabilities essential to munitions production, battlefield equipment sustainment, and precision manufacturing. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from solicitation and source selection to contract award and administration—for hardware, fabricated metal components, and switchgear systems that directly support Army weapons systems and ammunition infrastructure. His work ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical items under strict readiness standards, aligning with the agency’s strategic focus on modernizing the industrial base through reliable, compliant contracting. Hatler maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, Faxon Machining, LLC, Palantir USG Inc., and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, all of which provide specialized manufacturing and systems integration services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in precision machining, metal fabrication, and defense-grade electronics assembly. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative engagements that prioritize quality and supply chain resilience. A defining feature of Hatler’s portfolio is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He consistently channels acquisitions to small businesses, ensuring robust participation from firms certified under HUBZone, SBA 8(a), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business programs. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse, agile supplier base capable of meeting the Army’s urgent industrial needs while advancing national economic resilience. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), and 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing). He specializes in acquiring custom-fabricated metal components, ordnance-related hardware, and electrical control systems integral to weapons platforms and maintenance depots, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense manufacturing standards and military specification requirements.