Laverna Harrison-Yazza

Laverna A. Harrison-Yazza serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of goods and services in support of operational needs across a broad spectrum of public service functions. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations, facilitates competitive bidding processes, and administers contracts to deliver essential resources efficiently and transparently. Her work is central to fulfilling the agency’s mission by securing timely, cost-effective solutions while upholding integrity in all acquisition activities. She routinely handles procurements ranging from administrative support services to specialized equipment and recreational facility supplies, demonstrating versatility across diverse functional domains. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Harrison-Yazza maintains a balanced procurement approach that engages both large-capacity vendors and small business suppliers. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to foster vendor diversity, with an emphasis on open competition and fair access for all eligible participants. She collaborates with a wide array of suppliers—from professional services firms to wholesale distributors—ensuring that procurement decisions align with both operational requirements and socioeconomic objectives. Harrison-Yazza exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference underscores her dedication to advancing socioeconomic goals by creating opportunities for small businesses to compete for federal contracts. Her contracting patterns show no reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a broad-based, inclusive strategy focused on overall small business eligibility rather than targeted socioeconomic categories. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 713940 (Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers), 561110 (Office Administrative Services), 511130 (Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers), 423490 (Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), and 561990 (All Other Support Services). This reflects expertise in acquiring recreational infrastructure, clerical and administrative support, publishing services, specialized equipment, and general operational support—demonstrating a well-rounded understanding of non-defense, community-focused procurement needs.