Cole Harris

Cole Harris serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-ri office of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical software systems and digital enabling technologies that support the Army’s industrial base modernization. His portfolio centers on software publishers delivering solutions for ordnance lifecycle management, precision manufacturing automation, and battlefield systems integration. He ensures alignment between operational readiness requirements and commercial software capabilities, overseeing the full acquisition lifecycle from requirements validation to contract award and performance monitoring. His work directly enables the sustainment of munitions production lines and the digital modernization of Army-owned fabrication facilities. Harris maintains consistent relationships with a select group of high-performing contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC. These partnerships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, with vendors providing tailored software platforms for predictive maintenance, supply chain visibility, and digital twin integration. His contracting approach favors firms with proven expertise in defense-grade software development, cybersecurity compliance, and systems interoperability under DoD standards. He engages these contractors through competitive, performance-based solicitations that emphasize innovation, data integrity, and mission adaptability. Harris maintains a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside posture across all solicitations under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to small business participation. He actively prioritizes small businesses with demonstrated capability in defense software, industrial automation, and secure software publishing, ensuring equitable access to high-value technical contracts. His contracting patterns consistently channel opportunities to small businesses with relevant NAICS certifications, reinforcing the Army’s socioeconomic goals while maintaining technical rigor. His primary focus lies in NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers), where he procures custom-developed software for ordnance logistics, machine tool control systems, and digital work instructions. He specializes in acquiring secure, scalable, and interoperable software solutions that interface with legacy Army manufacturing systems, emphasizing cybersecurity, data interoperability, and compliance with DoD SRG and NIST SP 800-53 standards.