Rhonda Harris

Rhonda Harris serves as a key procurement lead within Washington Headquarters Services, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to modernize institutional management systems and deliver mission-critical administrative and technical services. She manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on enterprise computing infrastructure, data processing, and cloud-enabled services that underpin DoD-wide operational efficiency. Her work ensures the seamless integration of secure, scalable IT platforms across defense headquarters functions, aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s digital transformation priorities. Harris specializes in complex, performance-based contracts for mission-critical IT services, often requiring stringent compliance with DoD cybersecurity and data governance standards. She maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a select group of high-performing contractors, including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships are characterized by recurring task order awards under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, reflecting a preference for proven performers with demonstrated expertise in enterprise IT modernization, systems integration, and mission support consulting. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and sustained service delivery over competitive bidding cycles. Harris’s procurement activity is entirely aligned with open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This reflects a strategic focus on acquiring the highest-capability solutions from the broadest possible market, prioritizing technical merit and enterprise readiness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her portfolio, all acquisitions remain fully compliant with federal acquisition regulations and competitive fairness standards. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 518210, encompassing computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related cloud and managed services. She routinely procures secure data center operations, hybrid cloud platforms, cybersecurity-enabled IT support, and enterprise software hosting solutions critical to sustaining DoD’s digital infrastructure. Her domain expertise lies in mission-critical IT environments requiring FedRAMP authorization, NIST compliance, and continuous monitoring under DoD RMF frameworks.