Harris Carr

Harris Carr serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Facility Engineering Division, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical construction services to sustain and modernize the agency’s national infrastructure. Responsible for managing full lifecycle contracting for commercial and institutional building projects, Carr ensures alignment with Coast Guard operational readiness goals, including the construction and renovation of training centers, command facilities, and family housing. Their portfolio focuses on complex, high-stakes building projects requiring integrated mechanical, electrical, and utility systems to support 24/7 maritime operations, with an emphasis on compliance with federal construction standards and sustainability benchmarks. Carr maintains longstanding relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including FIBER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS GROUP INC, RQ CONSTRUCTION, LLC, and WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE, all of which have demonstrated consistent performance in delivering large-scale institutional construction. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, full-service general contractors capable of managing multifaceted projects involving design-build delivery, phased construction, and stringent safety and security protocols. The working relationship is characterized by reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal construction regulations. Carr’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on selecting the most qualified contractors based on technical capability and past performance rather than socioeconomic criteria, consistent with the Coast Guard’s need for rapid, high-quality delivery of mission-critical infrastructure. The primary NAICS classification for all acquisitions is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, underscoring a deep specialization in the design and build of federal facilities requiring robust structural, HVAC, electrical, and life-safety systems. Carr’s expertise lies in procuring complex construction services that meet the rigorous demands of maritime operational environments, ensuring facilities are resilient, code-compliant, and mission-sustaining.