Deric Harris

Deric Harris supports the procurement mission of the W40M USA HCA under the Department of the Army, facilitating the acquisition of critical medical technologies and clinical support systems essential to military medical readiness. Though his official title is not listed, his procurement activities center on securing surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, laboratory systems, and pharmaceutical-related infrastructure to equip battlefield medics and garrison healthcare facilities. He manages complex contracting actions involving high-stakes medical devices and diagnostic platforms, ensuring compliance with military health standards and operational timelines. Harris maintains consistent relationships with leading medical technology vendors including QUIDELORTHO SALES COMPANY, LLC, STERIS CORPORATION, MDM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, SYSMEX AMERICA, INC, and LBT DIAGNOSTIC RADIATION PHYSICS CONSULTING LTD. These partnerships reflect a focus on sterile processing, clinical diagnostics, radiation safety, and automated lab systems. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical specificity, often engaging vendors with FDA-cleared or military-qualified products to meet stringent DoD health requirements. His procurement patterns show a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately one-third of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), while the majority—66.7%—remain open to all competitors. This reflects a strategic alignment with DoD priorities that encourage veteran-owned enterprise participation without compromising access to specialized medical suppliers. Harris’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services) and 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), indicating a dual emphasis on training and operational support for medical personnel alongside the procurement of compounded pharmaceuticals and related production systems. His expertise spans the intersection of clinical logistics, laboratory automation, and medical education infrastructure, positioning him as a key operator in sustaining the Army’s combat-ready medical force.