Dana Harris

Dana Harris serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex professional services acquisitions across a broad spectrum of technical and operational domains. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract administration. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on research and development, data analytics, and facility support services. Harris plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by fostering transparent, fair, and efficient contracting processes that align with statutory requirements and best practices in federal procurement. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly identifiable in this dataset, Harris routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and established professional service firms, to deliver high-quality technical and operational support. Her contracting approach emphasizes open competition and performance-based outcomes, encouraging vendor innovation while maintaining rigorous oversight. She maintains collaborative working relationships with industry stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are clearly defined, technically sound, and aligned with evolving mission needs. Harris demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 20% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though no other set-aside categories are prominent in her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to expand market access for small businesses and promote economic opportunity. Her contracting patterns align with federal goals to increase small business participation without compromising competition or mission readiness. Her primary NAICS focus includes 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), and 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating deep expertise in technical consulting, scientific R&D, and digital content development. She also procures facility services under 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages), showcasing a balanced approach to both high-tech and infrastructure-related acquisitions. Harris brings specialized knowledge in managing complex, performance-driven contracts across scientific, technical, and operational service sectors.