Dana D. Harris

Dana D. Harris serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational medical readiness through the strategic acquisition of high-acuity clinical equipment and specialized medical supplies. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and Navy-specific regulations. Her acquisitions primarily focus on precision surgical instruments, electromedical devices, diagnostic systems, and laboratory equipment critical to frontline military healthcare delivery. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Harris maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in medical device manufacturing and clinical instrumentation. She collaborates closely with both large-tier suppliers and small businesses to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical equipment, fostering partnerships grounded in technical compliance, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous vendor evaluation to meet the demanding standards of military medical operations. Harris demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 25% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses in the medical technology sector. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes small business participation without reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, aligning with the agency’s balanced procurement strategy. Her primary NAICS focus areas include surgical and medical instrument manufacturing (339112), surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing (339113), and industrial process control instrumentation (334513), underscoring her technical expertise in high-precision medical devices. She also manages acquisitions under educational support services (611710), indicating involvement in training and simulation systems for clinical personnel. Harris’s work ensures that Naval Medical Center Portsmouth maintains cutting-edge capabilities through reliable, compliant, and technologically advanced procurement solutions.