Kevin Harris

Kevin Harris supports critical procurement operations for FA3002 338 Ess Cc, a unit under the Department of the Air Force dedicated to sustaining and modernizing military aviation training systems. In his capacity, he manages acquisitions that enable high-fidelity flight training, technical instruction, and workforce development for enlisted personnel, officers, and international partners. His portfolio centers on mission-critical training solutions, including simulation systems, instructional infrastructure, and aviation-specific educational services, ensuring operational readiness and air superiority through effective contract execution and vendor management. His primary contractor relationship is with Clearwaters Industry Solutions LLC, a trusted partner delivering integrated training support services. Harris consistently engages this vendor for complex, multi-disciplinary solutions spanning technical instruction, systems integration, and training platform sustainment. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven capability in defense aviation domains, fostering long-term, performance-based partnerships grounded in compliance and mission alignment. Harris’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 81.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting a focus on capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, he maintains a consistent 18.8% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating balanced support for small business participation while ensuring access to the highest-quality training solutions. His approach aligns with DoD priorities to maintain a resilient, capable vendor base without compromising mission outcomes. His primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Training (611420), All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699), and Administrative Management Consulting (541611), underscoring expertise in curriculum development, instructional design, and training program management. He also procures commercial aviation equipment leasing (532411) and nonscheduled air transportation services (481211), indicating a broad operational scope that integrates both physical and pedagogical assets to sustain a dynamic, scalable training ecosystem.