Jennifer Y. Harris

Jennifer Y. Harris serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R8 Acquisition Management Division, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions for federal facility infrastructure and operational support services. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the agency’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and modernized federal buildings and land ports of entry. Her portfolio primarily includes design-build construction, facility maintenance, and integrated building services, requiring technical coordination across multiple disciplines and stakeholders. Harris maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC., reflecting a preference for experienced, regionally rooted vendors with proven capabilities in facility services and construction. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a reliance on established partners who deliver reliable, high-quality performance in electrical systems, site development, and facility support, often through competitive sealed bidding and small business set-asides. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes non-set-aside procurements at 75%, while actively leveraging 8(a) competed contracts for 25% of her portfolio, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and small business inclusion. She strategically targets 8(a) firms for specialized services where certification adds value, aligning with federal mandates to promote economic opportunity without compromising mission outcomes. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors), which accounts for half of her acquisitions, alongside NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection). This reflects deep specialization in building systems integration, custodial and maintenance services, and waste management solutions critical to sustaining federal infrastructure. Harris is recognized for her precision in defining performance-based requirements and her ability to align contracting strategy with operational needs across diverse federal facilities.