Caitlin E Harris

Caitlin E. Harris serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4819 325 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain aerospace infrastructure and advanced aviation systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for facility modernization, specialized avionics, and sensing technologies, ensuring alignment with Air Force operational readiness goals. Her portfolio encompasses construction, repair, and technical support services essential to maintaining the durability and functionality of military installations, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Harris maintains a robust network of vendor partnerships with firms specializing in aerospace components, system integration, and technical services. She routinely engages with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors to deliver tailored solutions for complex aviation and infrastructure needs, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in transparency, competitive bidding, and performance accountability. Harris demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 60% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and an additional 11.8% designated for HUBZone firms. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and geographically underserved businesses, consistently prioritizing small business participation as a cornerstone of mission execution and workforce development. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, and 334511 for aeronautical navigation and guidance systems, reflecting deep expertise in aerospace engineering and sensor technologies. She also procures related services including computer systems design and specialized packing and crating for sensitive military hardware, demonstrating a technical understanding of the supply chain dynamics critical to sustaining advanced Air Force capabilities.