Diana V. Harris

Diana V. Harris serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisition programs within a federal agency focused on infrastructure and hospitality-related facilities. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions, from requirement development and market research to award and performance monitoring, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her portfolio centers on construction and facility operations, where she balances mission needs with statutory obligations to promote equitable economic opportunity. Harris is instrumental in translating agency objectives into solicitation strategies that align with national priorities in public infrastructure and service delivery. Her contractor relationships are characterized by consistent engagement with small business concerns, particularly those certified under the 8(a) Business Development Program, as well as general contractors with demonstrated experience in commercial and institutional construction. While no single vendor dominates her award portfolio, she cultivates a diverse supplier base that includes both emerging and established firms capable of delivering high-quality, code-compliant facilities. Her approach emphasizes competitive fairness and performance accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who meet stringent quality and compliance standards. Harris exhibits a strong preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with half of her acquisitions designated as 8(a) competed contracts and an additional quarter reserved exclusively for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand access to federal contracting opportunities for disadvantaged entrepreneurs and minority-owned enterprises. Her procurement decisions consistently prioritize small business participation, aligning with broader agency goals to advance economic inclusion and workforce development through federal spending. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), indicating deep expertise in managing projects involving office complexes, public service buildings, and government-operated lodging facilities. She procures turnkey construction services, renovation packages, and facility management solutions, demonstrating specialized knowledge in building codes, sustainability standards, and operational readiness requirements for federally used properties.