Frank Harris

Frank Harris supports the W7ND Uspfo Activity Md Arng in executing mission-critical procurement activities for the Maryland Army National Guard, ensuring operational readiness through the acquisition of essential support services. He manages a portfolio focused on logistics-enabling contracts, particularly in food service, lodging, and mission support, aligning acquisitions with the Army’s strategic priorities for quality of life and sustainment. His work directly facilitates the readiness of active and reserve components by securing reliable, high-quality services that maintain troop welfare and training infrastructure. Harris maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including THOMAS D. MORRIS, INC. and BLANKENSHIP, ALLEN, both of which provide specialized catering and facility support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in military garrison environments, often awarding task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms. These partnerships are characterized by long-term operational alignment, with contractors expected to meet stringent DoD standards for food safety, lodging compliance, and rapid response to dynamic training cycles. A strong advocate for small business participation, Harris consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 87.5% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to foster local economic resilience while ensuring access to agile, community-based service providers capable of supporting geographically dispersed National Guard units. His contracting approach actively promotes inclusion across multiple small business categories without reliance on specific program designations like 8(a) or HUBZone. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 722320 (Caterers), accounting for over 60% of activity, followed by NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels) and NAICS 541810 (Advertising Agencies). He specializes in acquiring full-service meal planning, temporary lodging for training rotations, and targeted outreach campaigns to enhance recruitment and retention. His domain expertise centers on non-combat support services critical to sustaining readiness in a reserve component environment.