Ricky L Harris

Ricky L. Harris serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical services that sustain Air Force installation readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility maintenance, medical support systems, and infrastructure modernization, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational requirements. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain safe, functional, and technologically advanced environments for personnel and equipment, with a strong emphasis on timely delivery and regulatory adherence. Harris maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships span facility services, technical maintenance, and specialized supply chains, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in government-contracted operational support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on accountability and compliance. His procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 45% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also regularly allocates awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone firms, and Women-Owned Small Businesses, each representing approximately 1.8% of his portfolio. While nearly half of his acquisitions are open to all competitors, his deliberate use of socioeconomic set-asides demonstrates a balanced approach to promoting equitable opportunity while meeting mission needs. Harris’s primary NAICS focus areas include 561790 (building services), 423830 and 423840 (industrial machinery and supplies wholesale), and specialized manufacturing categories such as 334511 and 336413 for aeronautical systems and aircraft components. His expertise lies in procuring complex maintenance solutions, technical instrumentation, and mission-critical infrastructure support, requiring deep familiarity with defense logistics and regulatory compliance frameworks.