Valerie Haugen

Valerie Haugen serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting Air University’s mission to modernize military education and training infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on immersive simulation technologies, audiovisual systems for command and instructional environments, and mission-critical facility upgrades. Her work directly enables the delivery of advanced training capabilities across Air Force education installations, ensuring that learning environments align with evolving operational requirements. Haugen routinely handles complex procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, often involving integrated systems requiring technical evaluation and performance-based specifications. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Haugen’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with small businesses specializing in educational technology, audiovisual integration, and custom fabrication. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships with firms capable of delivering turnkey solutions for simulation labs, AV control rooms, and instructional furniture systems, often requiring on-site installation and technical support. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, past performance in defense education settings, and the ability to meet stringent military compliance standards. Haugen demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to small business participation, with 89.5% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize socioeconomic programs, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, ensuring equitable access to defense education contracts. Her portfolio consistently channels funding toward small firms with proven capabilities in niche technical domains, reinforcing the agency’s mission to build resilient, diversified supplier networks. Her primary NAICS focus includes 339930 (dolls, toys, and game manufacturing) for training simulators, 334310 (audio and video equipment manufacturing) for instructional AV systems, and 337215 (showcase and locker manufacturing) for secure storage and classroom organization. She also procures electronic computing hardware and non-wood office furniture to support modernized learning spaces. Haugen’s expertise lies at the intersection of educational technology and defense infrastructure, ensuring that procurement decisions align with both pedagogical outcomes and operational readiness goals.