Rebecca H Harris

Rebecca H. Harris serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across industrial and manufacturing domains, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and mission-critical operational needs. Her work centers on the acquisition of specialized mechanical, electrical, and industrial systems, with a focus on ensuring technical compliance, timely delivery, and efficient use of appropriated funds. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts under FAR Part 15, including competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, often involving high-precision components and engineered solutions critical to national infrastructure and defense readiness. Her contractor relationships span a broad spectrum of manufacturers and system integrators, particularly those with expertise in brake systems, industrial valves, crane and hoist equipment, and wireless communications hardware. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with both large-scale industrial manufacturers and qualified small businesses, fostering a competitive environment that prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and supply chain resilience. Harris demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with over 80% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, regularly awarding contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides and HUBZone programs, reflecting a deliberate effort to promote economic opportunity and workforce diversity within the industrial supply base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 336340 (motor vehicle brake systems), 335911 (other electrical equipment and component manufacturing), 333923 (overhead crane systems), and 332911 (industrial valve manufacturing). These reflect deep technical expertise in mechanical engineering systems, safety-critical components, and electromechanical control hardware, positioning her as a key liaison between operational requirements and advanced manufacturing capabilities.