Rashel Hauber

Rashel Hauber serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS Lant), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize secure, resilient communications infrastructure across the Atlantic theater. Responsible for managing acquisitions of critical telecommunications and network hardware, Hauber ensures that procurement activities align with operational readiness requirements, focusing on the procurement of specialized communications equipment, wiring systems, and maintenance services essential to command, control, and intelligence networks. Their work directly supports the transition from legacy systems to next-generation naval communications architectures, emphasizing interoperability, cybersecurity, and long-term sustainment. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Hauber’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers of communications equipment, wiring devices, and industrial maintenance providers. Working relationships are characterized by a balanced approach between established defense industrial base vendors and agile small businesses capable of delivering specialized, low-volume components critical to naval telecom systems. Contracting strategies prioritize technical precision, supply chain reliability, and compliance with Department of Defense standards for secure communications hardware. Hauber demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of all procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses in niche technical domains. There is no evidence of preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, suggesting a focus on broad-based small business participation rather than targeted socioeconomic categories. Their primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to communications equipment manufacturing (334290), wiring devices (335931), switchgear (335313), and industrial machinery repair (811310). This reflects deep expertise in procuring hardened telecommunications hardware, control systems, and maintenance services for mission-critical naval networks, with a technical emphasis on electromagnetic compatibility, ruggedized design, and secure data transmission infrastructure.