Andrea M. Harrison

Andrea M. Harrison serves as Lead Contracting Officer, overseeing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions for specialized industrial products and chemical-based materials. In this role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), manages source selection processes, and executes contract awards that align with mission-critical operational needs. Her portfolio centers on manufacturing-related procurements, requiring deep technical understanding of industrial supply chains and quality assurance protocols. She plays a pivotal role in translating agency requirements into enforceable contractual terms while maintaining rigorous oversight of contractor performance and delivery timelines. Andrea maintains strategic relationships with a broad base of industrial manufacturers and specialty suppliers, particularly those with expertise in adhesive, paint, and sheet metal fabrication. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of meeting stringent performance standards, including ISO-certified producers and those with proven track records in defense-adjacent or government-qualified manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical evaluation, and post-award accountability, fostering transparent and reliable vendor partnerships grounded in compliance and performance metrics. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 95.3% of awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 4.7% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering market access for qualified small manufacturers. Andrea’s primary focus lies in NAICS 325520 (Adhesive Manufacturing), 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing), and 332322 (Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing). She procures high-performance industrial adhesives, corrosion-resistant coatings, and precision-formed sheet metal components used in infrastructure, equipment assembly, and protective systems. Her technical expertise spans material science, surface treatment standards, and manufacturing compliance, enabling her to evaluate complex technical proposals and ensure procurement outcomes meet rigorous operational and safety requirements.