Allegra Z. Harris

Allegra Z. Harris serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for advanced communications, aeronautical navigation, and integrated base defense systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and AF-specific acquisition policies. Her portfolio centers on procuring secure radio and wireless infrastructure, mission-enabling electronics, and technical support services essential to sustaining and modernizing airpower capabilities across operational theaters. Harris maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of trusted contractors, including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense communications, technical engineering services, and specialized construction support. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and rigorous vendor evaluation to ensure technical fidelity and operational readiness. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity, Harris consistently prioritizes small business participation, with nearly half of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also frequently utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides and incorporates HUBZone preferences, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for underserved vendors while maintaining mission-critical standards. Her technical focus aligns with NAICS codes 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting her expertise in procuring specialized hardware, infrastructure, and communication systems. She routinely manages acquisitions for radio frequency systems, navigation aids, and auxiliary aircraft components, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization goals and cybersecurity resilience requirements.