James Harris

James Harris III serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions in support of mission-critical services, with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations under the FAR. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—prioritizing transparency, competition, and socioeconomic objectives. His portfolio primarily includes service-based contracts requiring precise technical specifications and performance-based outcomes, particularly in food services and digital infrastructure domains. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Harris maintains a balanced procurement approach that engages both large-capability vendors and small business concerns, fostering a competitive environment grounded in fair and open competition. His working relationships reflect a collaborative, compliance-driven style, emphasizing contractor performance, contract fidelity, and timely deliverables. He regularly interfaces with industry representatives during pre-solicitation events and post-award reviews to ensure alignment with agency needs and regulatory requirements. Harris demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses. The remaining half are awarded under no set-aside conditions, allowing for full and open competition when appropriate. This balanced approach underscores his dedication to meeting agency objectives while advancing federal socioeconomic goals without compromising acquisition efficiency. His primary NAICS focus areas include 722320 (Caterers) and 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services), indicating expertise in procuring meal services for federal facilities and IT infrastructure solutions such as cloud hosting, data center operations, and managed network services. This dual specialization reveals a unique blend of operational support and digital modernization contracting, positioning him as a key player in sustaining both mission readiness and technological advancement across federal operations.