Charles H. Harris

Charles Harris supports the FA8520 Aflcmc Ebuk in sustaining and modernizing critical air-launched weapon systems, ordnance, and mission-critical aerospace components under the Department of the Air Force. He plays a central role in managing the lifecycle procurement of guided missiles, avionics, launcher systems, and associated precision munitions, ensuring operational readiness through depot-level repair, technology upgrades, and integrated logistics support. His acquisitions span complex engineering services, specialized manufacturing, and technical sustainment contracts, often requiring compliance with military specifications and defense supply chain standards. Harris operates within a high-stakes operational environment where reliability and technological superiority are paramount. His contractor relationships are primarily with industrial base providers specializing in aerospace component manufacturing and defense systems integration. He engages with a mix of large prime contractors and niche suppliers capable of meeting stringent DoD quality and certification requirements, particularly in guided missile subsystems, aircraft ordnance interfaces, and mission-critical avionics. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven track records in military-grade production and rapid turnaround for urgent operational needs. Harris’s contracting approach is heavily skewed toward open competition, with 90.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, he consistently allocates approximately 9.3% of his portfolio to socioeconomic programs, including 8(a) competed awards and total small business set-asides, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation within the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), reflecting heavy investment in depot-level sustainment. He also frequently procures from NAICS 336413 and 336419 for guided missile components and auxiliary aerospace equipment, and NAICS 334511 for advanced navigation and guidance systems, underscoring his deep technical expertise in precision munitions and mission-critical aerospace subsystems.