Jenny Harris

Jenny Harris serves as a key procurement professional within the FA9300 AFTC PZR, a critical component of the Department of the Air Force under the Department of Defense, where she supports the acquisition of advanced aerospace research and development capabilities. Her responsibilities center on managing complex contracts for analytical laboratory instrumentation, proprietary software systems, and mission-critical engineering services that enable testing, data analysis, and operational readiness for next-generation air and space platforms. She plays a pivotal role in translating technical requirements from R&D teams into actionable procurement strategies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing innovation and technical precision in contract execution. Jenny collaborates with a diverse array of contractors, including specialized manufacturers of high-precision instrumentation, defense-tier engineering firms, and niche software developers with domain expertise in aerospace simulation and data analytics. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages vendors with proven capabilities in ruggedized sensor systems, real-time data acquisition platforms, and custom firmware development. Her working relationships emphasize technical vetting, performance-based contracting, and long-term vendor reliability over volume-driven sourcing. Her procurement approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, yet she maintains a deliberate 12.5% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to fostering innovation through small business participation without compromising mission needs. She does not favor specific socioeconomic categories but prioritizes capability and capacity over certification type. Jenny’s primary industry focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 927110 (Space Research and Technology), with secondary emphasis on precision manufacturing sectors including industrial valve and mold production. She procures mission-critical hardware and software systems that support hypersonic testing, propulsion diagnostics, and materials characterization, underscoring her deep technical familiarity with aerospace R&D ecosystems and high-reliability instrumentation standards.