Ray E. Rawls

Ray E. Rawls serves as the Mobile Target System lead within the Commanding General’s office under the Department of the Navy, responsible for acquiring specialized systems and support services critical to live-fire training and combat readiness. His role centers on procuring mobile, deployable target systems that simulate enemy platforms for naval and Marine Corps training exercises, ensuring operational realism and force preparedness across expeditionary and garrison environments. Rawls manages a diverse portfolio of technical acquisitions requiring precision engineering, ruggedized electronics, and mission-specific instrumentation, aligning closely with the agency’s mission to sustain combat system reliability and training fidelity. Rawls maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of technical vendors, including MANCON LLC, GEMINI TECH SERVICES LLC, CHEMBLE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MICROTECHNOLOGIES LLC, and SAELIG COMPANY, INC. These partners provide engineered solutions for target simulation, motion control systems, sensor integration, and ruggedized power components. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in defense-grade hardware and field-deployable systems, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical reliability and rapid sustainment support. While the majority of his acquisitions (62.5%) are conducted without set-asides, Rawls demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37.5% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage innovative capabilities from small firms while maintaining mission-critical performance standards, without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. His primary NAICS focus areas include Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (25%), Industrial Fan and Blower Manufacturing (12.5%), and Power Transformer Manufacturing (12.5%), underscoring his technical domain expertise in electromechanical systems, pneumatic actuation, and power distribution for mobile target platforms. He also procures specialized instruction services and pet care solutions—indicative of ancillary logistical or facility support needs within training ranges—demonstrating a broad yet mission-aligned procurement scope.