Ray Havey

Ray Havey serves as a Program Manager responsible for overseeing the acquisition and lifecycle management of specialized chemical and explosives-related products critical to national security and industrial operations. In this role, he leads the planning, solicitation, and contract administration for technical procurements aligned with federal safety and performance standards. His work is central to ensuring the timely delivery of mission-critical materials through compliant, risk-managed contracting processes, often coordinating with technical experts, logistics teams, and regulatory bodies to meet stringent operational requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Ray maintains a broad vendor engagement strategy focused on manufacturers with demonstrated capability in high-hazard chemical processing and explosives formulation. He works with a diverse pool of industrial suppliers, including those holding relevant DOT, ATF, and OSHA certifications, emphasizing technical competence, quality control systems, and supply chain resilience. His procurement approach favors established manufacturers with proven track records in regulated environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance and performance accountability. Ray’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and production scale over socioeconomic classifications, indicating that his priority is mission readiness and material integrity rather than socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, vendors of all sizes are evaluated equally on technical merit, past performance, and regulatory compliance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) and NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in the synthesis, formulation, and safe handling of specialty chemicals and energetic materials. He routinely procures custom-blended compounds, propellants, detonators, and other controlled substances requiring specialized manufacturing facilities and federal licensing, demonstrating advanced domain knowledge in defense-related chemical systems and industrial explosives technology.