Cathy Harris

Cathy Harris serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions within a mission-critical healthcare and medical technology domain. She ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while executing competitive procurements that align with agency objectives and statutory requirements. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex contracts for medical devices, pharmaceutical preparations, and surgical equipment, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous source selection processes. Harris plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into solicitations that attract qualified vendors while maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, Harris consistently engages with manufacturers and suppliers specializing in medical instrumentation and electromedical systems. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry participants with proven track records in FDA-regulated environments, alongside active collaboration with small businesses meeting technical and compliance standards. She fosters transparent, competitive relationships with vendors, emphasizing clear evaluation criteria and post-award performance monitoring to ensure deliverables meet stringent quality and safety benchmarks. Harris demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 29% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Although the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small manufacturers. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while actively promoting socioeconomic goals through targeted set-aside mechanisms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in regulated medical technology domains. She routinely procures Class II and III devices, sterile pharmaceutical formulations, and diagnostic or therapeutic equipment, requiring familiarity with quality systems, GMPs, and clinical validation standards. Her technical acumen ensures solicitations accurately reflect operational needs while facilitating innovation from specialized suppliers.