Herman L Harris

Herman L. Harris serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of public health and information technology initiatives. Though his formal title is not specified, his contracting patterns indicate a central role in planning, soliciting, and awarding services that advance federal health program administration and digital infrastructure. He routinely handles performance-based, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, with a focus on professional, scientific, and technical services that require specialized domain expertise. His work directly supports mission-critical operations in public health systems and digital service delivery. His contractor relationships are diverse but not dominated by a single vendor, suggesting a competitive, open-acquisition approach. He engages with a broad spectrum of firms, including large IT service providers, niche software developers, and small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs. His procurement behavior reflects a balanced strategy that prioritizes market competition while ensuring access to specialized technical capabilities in computing infrastructure and custom programming. Harris demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 81.8% of his awards issued without set-aside designations. However, he consistently allocates 9.1% of his portfolio to 8(a) competed contracts and another 9.1% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate, if modest, commitment to small business participation. His approach aligns with broader agency goals to foster equitable access while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 923120 (Administration of Public Health Programs), where he secures services related to program management, data reporting, and compliance systems. He also frequently procures custom computer programming services (NAICS 541511) and computing infrastructure solutions (NAICS 518210), reflecting expertise in health IT modernization, cloud-based data processing, and integrated software development. His technical domain spans public health informatics, secure data platforms, and professional services supporting federal digital transformation.