Marnita R. Harris

Marnita R. Harris serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-orlando office under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that advance military training systems and defense technology integration. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for engineering services and flight training solutions, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to modernize live-fire simulation infrastructure, mission command systems, and aviation artillery training capabilities. Her work supports the procurement of cutting-edge technical services essential to operational readiness, requiring deep familiarity with DoD acquisition regulations, performance-based contracting, and technical evaluation methodologies. Marnita maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense systems engineering, simulation development, and aviation training support. She fosters collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships, often engaging contractors early in requirements development to ensure technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness while maintaining strict compliance with federal acquisition standards. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately one-third of awards designated for small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concerns, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small entities. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she consistently prioritizes SDVOSB participation in alignment with DoD small business goals and FAR 19.5 compliance. Marnita’s primary focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 611512 (Flight Training), where she procures advanced technical services including simulation modeling, training system integration, avionics upgrades, and mission rehearsal platform development. Her domain expertise centers on defense education technology, live-virtual-constructive training architectures, and next-generation command and control systems, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous military operational standards.