Latelia T Harris

Latelia T Harris serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc Wva, a mission-critical unit of the Department of the Army operating under the W911PT agency code. Responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain the readiness of U.S. Army artillery and munitions systems, Harris oversees contracts for the manufacturing, repair, and modernization of precision metal components, industrial machine tools, and ordnance-related equipment—primarily supporting the Watervliet Arsenal. Her work ensures the continued operational capability of critical defense infrastructure through strategic sourcing of high-precision manufacturing services and industrial maintenance solutions. Harris maintains established relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and RDC JPA ARCHITECTURE, L.L.L.P., among others. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms with proven expertise in heavy industrial fabrication, facility modernization, and precision machining. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration with contractors possessing technical capabilities in metallurgy, tooling, and heavy machinery repair, fostering reliable supply chain resilience for defense-critical components. A strong advocate for small business participation, Harris consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 68% of her acquisitions designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, enabling small, qualified vendors—particularly those with niche capabilities in metalworking and industrial maintenance—to compete for and win defense contracts. Her approach aligns with DoD directives to broaden the industrial base and enhance innovation through inclusive sourcing. Her procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging) and 332710 (Machine Shops), with significant activity in 333515 (Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing) and 331210 (Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing). These categories underscore her technical expertise in sourcing forged components, precision-machined parts, and tooling essential to artillery and munitions production, reinforcing her role as a steward of the Army’s industrial manufacturing ecosystem.