Jennifer L. Harris

Jennifer L. Harris serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for ground combat and support vehicle systems under the Department of Defense. She specializes in procuring complex defense systems including armored vehicle components, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated avionics and structural assemblies, ensuring alignment with lifecycle sustainment and modernization objectives. Her work directly supports the Army’s mission to maintain technological superiority and operational readiness through integrated acquisition, engineering, and logistics support, with a focus on survivability, mobility, and power efficiency in armored platforms. Harris maintains consistent working relationships with key defense contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established Tier 1 and specialized suppliers with proven capabilities in military-grade manufacturing, avionics integration, and structural systems for armored vehicles. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based requirements, and long-term sustainment support, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in quality assurance and mission-critical delivery timelines. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 88.2% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic preferences. However, she maintains a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 11.8% of awards allocated under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, demonstrating balanced support for qualified small vendors without compromising mission requirements. Harris’s primary industry focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in armored vehicle systems, survivability enhancements, and integrated component manufacturing. She also procures specialized electronic components and maintenance services under NAICS 334419 and 811310, underscoring her technical proficiency in both hardware integration and sustainment logistics for complex military platforms.