Christie L. Harris

Christie L. 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 IT systems that support national security and immigration enforcement operations. Her portfolio encompasses the procurement of secure computing environments, cyber defense infrastructure, data analytics platforms, and case management solutions essential to real-time intelligence sharing and operational decision-making. Harris manages full lifecycle contracts under FAR Part 15, with a focus on complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation strategies. She maintains established working relationships with key contractors including BI2 TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and ECLINICALWORKS LLC, consistently engaging these vendors for the development and integration of specialized software solutions tailored to law enforcement and immigration workflows. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor collaboration, iterative delivery models, and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA requirements. Harris prioritizes vendors with proven experience in federal law enforcement environments and demonstrates a preference for partners capable of rapid deployment and sustained system modernization. Harris’s procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 25% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority—75%—are competed without set-aside restrictions to ensure broad market access. She actively encourages participation from small businesses with relevant technical capabilities, though her primary focus remains on securing high-performing, mission-ready solutions regardless of business size. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting her specialization in custom software development, systems integration, and enterprise application procurement. Harris routinely acquires cloud-enabled platforms, secure data analytics tools, and interoperable case management systems designed for high-assurance environments within federal law enforcement.