Kevin H. Harriel

Kevin H. Harriel serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), where he manages the acquisition of specialized scientific, geospatial, and environmental systems critical to naval operational readiness. Responsible for full lifecycle procurement under FAR and DFARS guidelines, Harriel supports the agency’s mission to deliver oceanographic and seabed intelligence by procuring advanced sensing equipment, data modeling software, and analytical instrumentation. His acquisitions span research-grade hardware, surveying services, and mission-critical software platforms that enable real-time environmental prediction and undersea warfare dominance. Harriel maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including defense contractors, scientific instrumentation manufacturers, and geospatial service providers. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in oceanographic data collection, marine sensor integration, and high-fidelity environmental modeling. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and vendor reliability in austere maritime environments. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of actions awarded without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, dedicating 20% of acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to both mission-critical scale and socioeconomic goals, without prioritizing 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. Harriel’s primary NAICS focus is on 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting his heavy reliance on environmental data processing and predictive modeling software. He also frequently procures services under 541370 (Surveying and Mapping), as well as specialized manufacturing categories including 334519 (Measuring and Controlling Devices) and 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products), underscoring his technical domain expertise in oceanographic instrumentation and ruggedized sensor systems.