Ashley E. Harral

Ashley E. Harral serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across technical, scientific, and educational service domains. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through transparent, competitive contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, testing laboratories, propulsion systems, and higher education support contracts, reflecting a blend of defense, research, and institutional needs. Harral executes full and open competitions as well as targeted set-asides, balancing efficiency with socioeconomic goals to foster a diverse supplier base. While specific contractor names are not available, Harral routinely engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, research institutions, and specialized manufacturers. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for performance-based acquisitions and firm-fixed-price contracts, promoting accountability and cost predictability. She maintains collaborative relationships with industry partners who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and compliance with federal standards, fostering long-term vendor engagement through clear solicitation language and structured evaluation criteria. Harral demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though no other socioeconomic set-asides are predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small entities. Her approach aligns with agency-wide goals to increase small business contracting without compromising technical rigor or mission readiness. Her primary NAICS focus includes Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Manufacturing (336415), and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), indicating expertise in defense technology, aerospace systems, and specialized R&D support. She also frequently procures services related to higher education institutions (611310) and industrial manufacturing (335911), reflecting a diverse technical portfolio grounded in engineering, laboratory analysis, and institutional collaboration.