Deric K. Harris

Deric K. Harris serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for specialized facility, medical, and maintenance services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with strategic modernization goals. His work directly supports the delivery of safe, technologically advanced environments for personnel and equipment, with a focus on complex service-based contracts requiring technical oversight and performance-based specifications. Harris maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, repeat engagement in niche service categories, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven capability in facility sustainment, medical support systems, and installation-specific maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, clear statement of work development, and vendor accountability. A defining feature of Harris’s procurement profile is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting. All his acquisitions are reserved for small businesses, fostering robust participation from diverse small business concerns and reinforcing the agency’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal opportunities. His primary procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 323117 (Books Printing), indicating specialized demand for printed materials critical to Air Force operations—such as technical manuals, training publications, and safety documentation. This narrow but essential specialization reflects deep domain expertise in procuring high-integrity, regulated print services that meet stringent military standards for durability, classification, and distribution.