Rachelle D. Faiteau

Rachelle D. Faiteau serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across federal transportation and technical services programs. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), promoting fair competition, and delivering mission-critical capabilities through transparent, well-documented contract actions. Her portfolio primarily encompasses procurement of railroad rolling stock, rail support services, and specialized professional technical services, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, lifecycle management, and performance-based contracting methodologies. Faiteau cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including large prime contractors with expertise in rail manufacturing and engineering services, as well as small businesses capable of delivering niche technical solutions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven capabilities in rail system integration, environmental compliance, and transportation equipment leasing. Her approach emphasizes vendor performance, past performance evaluation, and contract administration rigor to ensure deliverables meet operational standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 25% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 3.6% to HUBZone-certified firms. This balanced approach underscores her commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or mission readiness. Faiteau’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336510 (Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in procuring locomotives, passenger cars, and freight equipment. She also regularly acquires services under NAICS 541990 and 488210, demonstrating expertise in rail operations support and professional technical consulting. Her domain knowledge extends to environmental compliance (NAICS 541620) and equipment leasing (NAICS 532411), positioning her as a subject matter expert in transportation infrastructure procurement.