Malcolm Harris

Malcolm Harris serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO, a specialized unit of the Department of the Air Force focused on advancing airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. He manages acquisitions critical to modernizing aerospace test and evaluation infrastructure, overseeing contracts for avionics calibration, electromagnetic compatibility testing, and signal intelligence platform integration. His work directly supports mission readiness by ensuring the reliability and precision of measurement systems used in radar, electronic warfare, and flight test environments. Harris routinely handles complex, technical procurements requiring compliance with military standards and specialized engineering controls. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche technical service providers capable of delivering custom-built test fixtures, instrumentation calibration, site-specific infrastructure, and electromagnetic interference mitigation solutions. His contracting patterns emphasize vendor agility, technical specificity, and proven experience in defense-grade environments, often requiring security clearances and adherence to DoD test protocols. Harris demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 83.3% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with Air Force socioeconomic goals. He actively seeks out capable small firms with specialized capabilities in test and evaluation, remediation, and precision construction to meet mission-critical needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), supporting facility-integrated test systems, alongside NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) for calibration and validation work. He also procures remediation services (562910) and, less frequently, logging services (113310) for site preparation at remote test ranges. His expertise centers on technical infrastructure and instrumentation procurement within high-stakes aerospace testing domains.