Michael Harris

Michael Harris supports the Department of Homeland Security’s Departmental Operations Acquisition Division II as a key procurement professional within the Office of Procurement Operations, facilitating mission-enabling acquisitions that enhance operational readiness for national security and emergency response functions. He manages the acquisition of specialized information services, management consulting, and mission-critical technologies, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities around public communication, logistical efficiency, and operational resilience. His work directly supports the agency’s mandate to deliver timely, compliant, and cost-effective solutions to frontline homeland security operations. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Harris engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large primes and small businesses, to fulfill complex procurement requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering partnerships grounded in transparency and regulatory compliance. He routinely coordinates with legal, technical, and fiscal teams to ensure full adherence to FAR and DHS acquisition policies. Harris exhibits a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses. The remaining half are open to all competitors, supporting both broad market competition and targeted inclusion. His pattern demonstrates consistent alignment with federal small business goals without reliance on niche set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone. His procurement focus is concentrated in two highly unusual NAICS categories: 339910 (Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing) and 459210 (Book Retailers and News Dealers), suggesting specialized, non-traditional needs—potentially related to ceremonial items, secure documentation, or public outreach materials. This unique specialization indicates deep domain expertise in procuring niche, high-integrity goods that serve symbolic, logistical, or public engagement functions within DHS operations.