James Harris

James Harris serves as the primary contracting representative for the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of critical healthcare infrastructure and support services essential to veteran care. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurements centered on medical equipment, clinical facility modernization, and operational support systems, ensuring alignment with VA’s mission to deliver high-quality, accessible healthcare. His acquisitions span electromedical devices, diagnostic instruments, ambulance services, and residential care facilities, requiring deep familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and technical specifications for clinical environments. Harris maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Stafford Consulting Company, Inc., Skytek LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Metro West Ambulance Service, Inc., and Salmon Group Inc. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of specialized medical service providers, construction firms, and logistics vendors capable of supporting complex, mission-critical deployments. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving clinical needs across VA facilities. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 89.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations. When set-asides are utilized, they primarily benefit Total Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns, reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. This pattern suggests a focus on capability over classification, with set-asides reserved for niche or mission-specific requirements where small business expertise adds distinct value. Harris’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 721110 (hotels and motels) and 623220 (residential mental health facilities), indicating significant investment in non-traditional care settings that support veteran housing and behavioral health. Additional emphasis on 621910 (ambulance services) and 492110 (courier services) underscores his role in securing integrated transportation and logistics networks that sustain continuum-of-care operations. His expertise lies at the intersection of clinical infrastructure, operational logistics, and veteran-centered service delivery.