Carla V Harper

Carla V. Harper serves as a Contract Specialist/Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements determination and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency procurement policies, facilitating timely and effective delivery of professional and technical services to support mission-critical operations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses non-construction services requiring specialized expertise, with a focus on scientific, analytical, and research-driven procurements. Harper is known for her meticulous approach to market research, source selection, and contract performance monitoring, ensuring accountability and value for public funds. While specific contractor names are not available, Harper’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors offering professional, scientific, and technical services. She cultivates relationships with firms capable of delivering high-complexity, knowledge-based solutions, including analytical instrumentation providers, social science researchers, and technical consultants. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and contractor accountability, fostering transparent and results-oriented vendor partnerships. Harper’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic preference for maximizing market participation and leveraging broad industry capabilities rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her procurement process remains fully compliant with small business goals and encourages participation through open competition and fair evaluation criteria. Her primary NAICS focus includes 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring advanced research support, laboratory instrumentation, and specialized technical consulting. She also frequently acquires services under 541720 (Research in Social Sciences and Humanities) and 519190 (Other Information Services), demonstrating a strong command of interdisciplinary technical domains requiring nuanced contract design and performance management.