Kreston L Harris

Kreston L. Harris serves as a Strategic Sourcing professional responsible for leading complex acquisition initiatives across high-value industrial and defense-related categories. In this role, he orchestrates end-to-end sourcing strategies that align with federal procurement regulations, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical components while optimizing cost efficiency and supply chain resilience. His acquisitions typically involve capital equipment, specialized manufacturing parts, and technical systems supporting national defense and transportation infrastructure, requiring deep engagement with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures. While specific contractor names are not available, Harris maintains consistent engagement with manufacturers possessing advanced fabrication capabilities, particularly those certified under ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting and supply chain transparency, often leveraging blanket purchase agreements and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles to streamline repeat requirements. Harris demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 15.8% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though no other socioeconomic set-asides are prominent, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals active support for competitive small business entry into the defense and industrial supply base, aligning with broader federal goals for equitable contracting opportunity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing), 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing), 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle Manufacturing), 327215 (Glass Product Manufacturing), and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing). This technical specialization reflects expertise in procuring precision-engineered components for ground and maritime defense systems, including armored vehicle subsystems, hydraulic and pneumatic valves, and specialized marine-grade glass. His domain knowledge spans materials science, military specification compliance, and production scalability within regulated manufacturing environments.