Christopher Harris

Christopher Harris serves as a Contracting Officer with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), a critical support agency within the Department of Defense responsible for enabling enterprise-wide administrative and operational efficiency. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from solicitation through contract award and administration, with a focus on professional services that enhance DoD institutional capabilities. His portfolio centers on consulting, digital transformation, and technical support contracts that modernize internal systems and improve decision-making across defense components, aligning closely with WHS’s mission to optimize enterprise resources and advance digital infrastructure. Harris maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established service providers with demonstrated expertise in defense-facing administrative and IT modernization initiatives. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials mechanisms to ensure accountability and mission alignment. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 30% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 10% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). While 60% of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of socioeconomic set-asides underscores a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for certified small businesses within the defense support ecosystem. Harris’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), accounting for half of his activity, followed by 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 561492 (Court Reporting and Stenotype Services). He specializes in procuring strategic advisory services, IT modernization solutions, and mission support functions that enhance DoD’s institutional agility and operational readiness.