Donna F. Harris

Donna F. Harris serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist at the Central Office of the Department of Justice, where she oversees the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical services supporting correctional staff development and institutional operations. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracting strategies with the agency’s mission to enhance workforce competency through structured training and operational support. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional development, management consulting, and administrative services essential to sustaining safe and effective federal correctional environments. She guides junior specialists in drafting solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, and negotiating contracts under FAR Part 15 procedures, ensuring transparency and accountability across all procurements. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Harris maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors offering training, consulting, and operational support services. Her working patterns reflect a preference for competitively awarded contracts that emphasize performance-based outcomes and clear deliverables. She engages frequently with firms capable of delivering scalable, results-driven solutions in adult education, leadership development, and institutional management, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance and mission alignment. Harris demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of acquisitions conducted under open competition (69.7%), yet she actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses through Total Small Business Set-Asides (26.6%). She also regularly supports 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a balanced approach to promoting equitable access while maintaining competitive integrity. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and 721110 (Hotels and Motels), indicating a significant need for staff training programs and lodging services for correctional personnel attending federal training centers. She also procures administrative management consulting (541611) and civic organization services (813410), underscoring her expertise in human capital development and institutional support services within the federal corrections ecosystem.