Dana L Harris

Dana Harris serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements in scientific and technical domains, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing mission-critical capabilities. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—primarily supporting research, analytical instrumentation, and advanced services. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with high-priority technical needs, emphasizing innovation, technical rigor, and regulatory adherence in environments requiring specialized expertise. While specific contractor names are not available, Harris maintains a balanced procurement approach that engages both large prime contractors and small businesses with proven technical capabilities in life sciences and engineering services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competed procurements that ensure fair market access while fostering competitive innovation. She routinely collaborates with vendors possessing specialized certifications and technical credentials to meet stringent performance and compliance standards. Harris demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 80% of her awards issued under full and open competition and 20% awarded through the 8(a) Business Development Program. This reflects a deliberate strategy to integrate small, disadvantaged businesses into high-value technical contracts while maintaining rigorous performance expectations. Her focus on 8(a) competed set-asides indicates a balanced approach to promoting small business participation without compromising acquisition integrity or mission outcomes. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 541714 (Biotechnology R&D), 541712 (Physical and Life Sciences R&D), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services). She regularly acquires advanced laboratory equipment, research and development services, data analytics platforms, and specialized software solutions supporting scientific discovery and technical innovation. Her domain expertise lies at the intersection of scientific instrumentation, biotech R&D, and computational services, making her a key steward of mission-critical technical acquisitions in high-complexity environments.