Dana Harris

Dana E. Harris serves as a key procurement lead within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems for the Department of Defense. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, Harris specializes in procuring mission-critical electrical, electronic, and avionics components for armored and tactical wheeled platforms. Their work directly enables the Army’s strategic priorities in vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency, ensuring fielded systems remain technologically superior and operationally ready through integrated engineering and logistics support. Harris maintains consistent contracting relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including Schutt Industries, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-reliability, defense-grade manufacturing capabilities in vehicle electronics, structural components, and mission-critical avionics. The working relationship pattern is characterized by long-term, performance-based contracts with firms possessing deep expertise in military-grade systems integration and ruggedized component production, often requiring strict compliance with MIL-STD and SAE aerospace/defense standards. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability and readiness over socioeconomic targeting. This approach prioritizes access to the most qualified industrial base, regardless of business size or certification status, to meet urgent operational requirements. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336320, encompassing motor vehicle electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing, including wiring harnesses, control modules, and embedded systems for armored vehicles. A secondary focus in NAICS 811219 supports specialized maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for tactical vehicle subsystems. Harris’s expertise centers on procuring hardened electronics, sensor integration systems, and power distribution architectures critical to modernizing the Army’s fleet.