Rob Harris

Robert Harris serves as a secondary procurement liaison within DLA Land and Maritime, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain operational readiness of naval, land, and expeditionary systems through the acquisition of critical mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components. He facilitates the procurement of high-integrity parts—including industrial valves, sealing devices, power transmission components, and ordnance accessories—ensuring timely delivery to military platforms. While not a lead contracting officer, Harris plays a vital role in coordinating acquisition workflows, validating technical specifications, and aligning sourcing strategies with DLA’s logistics readiness objectives across the Department of Defense. His procurement activities are closely aligned with a core group of trusted contractors, including Triman Industries Inc., ECI Defense Group, Inc., ITL LLC, Kampi Components Co Inc, and Pioneer Industries, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in precision manufacturing and defense-grade component supply. Harris collaborates with these firms on repeat procurements involving complex assemblies and mission-critical hardware, fostering long-term supplier relationships grounded in quality assurance, compliance with MIL-SPEC standards, and just-in-time delivery requirements. Set-aside preferences show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 90.4% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with 8.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 1.1% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing mission needs while maintaining compliance with federal socioeconomic goals. His technical focus centers on NAICS 332994 (ordnance accessories manufacturing) and 336390 (other motor vehicle parts manufacturing), with additional activity in hardware manufacturing and printed circuit board production. This specialization underscores his expertise in procuring components for armored vehicles, naval systems, and expeditionary equipment, requiring deep familiarity with military specifications, material certifications, and supply chain resilience protocols.