MAJ Charles Rapp

MAJ Charles Rapp serves as a key procurement lead within the Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S), supporting the U.S. Army’s modernization of advanced sensor, electronic warfare, and intelligence systems. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical defense technologies designed to enhance situational awareness, signal intelligence, and precision targeting across multi-domain operations. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for specialized equipment that enables overmatch against near-peer adversaries, with a focus on rapid fielding and interoperability across Army platforms. Rapp’s portfolio centers on high-technology systems requiring rigorous testing, integration, and sustainment, often involving classified or controlled technical data. Rapp’s contracting activities involve close collaboration with defense prime contractors and specialized subsystem vendors with expertise in radar, electro-optical/infrared sensors, electronic attack systems, and guided missile components. While no specific contractor relationships are publicly identified, his work consistently engages firms with proven capabilities in defense electronics, signal processing, and ruggedized hardware manufacturing. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with secure facilities and experience in Department of Defense compliance, including ITAR and DFARS requirements. Rapp’s acquisition portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects the highly specialized nature of the technologies involved and the limited pool of qualified vendors capable of meeting stringent military performance and security standards. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, all procurements adhere to statutory requirements for fair and transparent competition. His primary focus is on NAICS 336419—Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—indicating deep specialization in procurement of missile guidance components, sensor pods, electronic countermeasure subsystems, and integrated avionics for unmanned and manned platforms. He operates at the intersection of systems engineering and acquisition, ensuring technical fidelity and operational readiness of next-generation IEW&S capabilities.