Christie Harris

Christie Harris serves as a Contracting Officer within the Information Technology Division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical digital systems that support national security and immigration enforcement operations. She manages the full lifecycle of complex IT procurements, including software development, cloud infrastructure, data analytics platforms, and secure computing environments essential for real-time intelligence sharing and operational decision-making. Her work directly enables the modernization of case management systems and cyber defense capabilities, aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s priority to enhance digital resilience and interoperability across federal law enforcement networks. Harris maintains strong, sustained relationships with key technology providers including BI2 TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and ECLINICALWORKS LLC, partnering with vendors who deliver specialized solutions in healthcare informatics, case management software, and secure data infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency, compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, and adaptability to evolving operational requirements. Harris’s procurement portfolio reflects a clear preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a strategic focus on selecting the most technically qualified and capable vendors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission effectiveness over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not a primary contracting mechanism in her portfolio, her process remains fully compliant with all federal acquisition regulations and promotes fair competition. Her primary NAICS focus areas are 511210 (Software Publishers) and 518210 (Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services), reflecting deep expertise in procuring custom software applications, cloud-hosted platforms, and secure data infrastructure. She regularly acquires solutions for digital case management, real-time analytics, and encrypted communications systems, demonstrating specialized knowledge in federal IT modernization, cybersecurity compliance, and mission-driven software deployment.