Henry Harris

Henry Harris supports the FA8571 Maintenance Contracting unit within the Department of the Air Force, managing procurement activities critical to sustaining aerospace and electronic test systems essential to Air Force operational readiness. He oversees the acquisition of high-precision instrumentation, industrial maintenance services, and mission-critical repair solutions for avionics, laboratory equipment, and aircraft support infrastructure. His role ensures timely delivery of technical capabilities that maintain the integrity of Air Force maintenance pipelines, aligning acquisitions with Defense Logistics Agency standards and Air Force Instruction guidelines for sustainment contracting. Henry consistently engages with leading technology and industrial service providers including Teradyne, Inc., Keysight Technologies Inc., and Corelis, Inc., partnering with firms specializing in automated test equipment, calibration services, and electronic system diagnostics. He also collaborates with specialized fabrication and consulting vendors such as Tyonek Machining and Fabrication, LLC, and Coho Consulting Group LLC, fostering long-term relationships with vendors capable of delivering custom-engineered solutions and technical support under performance-based contracting frameworks. His procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms within the aerospace sustainment ecosystem, ensuring broad vendor diversity while maintaining technical rigor. Henry’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to industrial machinery repair and maintenance (811310), commercial test and measurement equipment (511210), and industrial gas manufacturing (325120). He routinely acquires calibrated test systems, precision machining services, and specialized maintenance contracts for aerospace-grade instrumentation, demonstrating deep expertise in technical domains critical to aircraft readiness and electronic system reliability.