Mark Harris

Capt. Mark Harris serves as Flight Commander at FA2517, 21st Construction Battalion, responsible for overseeing mission-critical procurement initiatives that sustain and modernize Air Force infrastructure. In this role, he manages the acquisition of advanced communication systems, fire safety technologies, and facility modernization services essential to operational readiness. His portfolio emphasizes technical procurement of integrated electronic systems, secure IT infrastructure, and construction support services aligned with Department of the Air Force strategic priorities. Capt. Harris ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while driving efficiency in contract execution across complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Capt. Harris maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These relationships reflect a pattern of collaboration with firms specializing in defense-grade communications, facility engineering, and technical support services. His contracting approach prioritizes proven performance, technical reliability, and rapid response capabilities, fostering long-term vendor engagement grounded in mission alignment and regulatory compliance. Capt. Harris demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 57% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 14.3% are designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to empower qualified defense contractors. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility, ensuring broad vendor access while maintaining rigorous performance standards across all award categories. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 488190 (Air Transportation Support), 511210 (Software Publishers), 423430 (Computer Equipment Wholesalers), 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), and 921190 (General Government Support). This reflects deep expertise in acquiring secure communication hardware, enterprise software solutions, network infrastructure, and facility modernization services critical to Air Force installation resilience and mission continuity.