Robert T Harris

Robert T. Harris supports the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land Warren mission by managing complex procurement actions for mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components essential to armored vehicle and tactical transport systems. He specializes in acquiring high-reliability powertrain assemblies, transmission systems, and combat-grade electronic subsystems that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. ground forces. His work directly enables the lifecycle sustainment of armored platforms and combat support equipment, ensuring compliance with stringent DoD performance and quality standards. Harris operates within a high-stakes acquisition environment where technical precision, supply chain resilience, and rapid responsiveness are paramount to national defense readiness. He maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders such as ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC, RENK AMERICA LLC, SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC, and VAREC NV, who provide specialized components including precision gear assemblies, hybrid powertrain modules, and ruggedized electronic control units. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical validation, quality assurance protocols, and performance-based contracting. Harris prioritizes suppliers with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing and robust supply chain controls, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and blanket purchase agreements to ensure continuous availability of critical parts. His contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 88.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation remains secondary, he consistently engages Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 when market conditions support competitive small business bids, demonstrating a balanced approach to mission need and socioeconomic goals. Harris’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment), 333618 (Other Engine Equipment), and 336350 (Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts), with additional emphasis on 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products) and 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing). He procures mission-critical components requiring precision machining, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility, reflecting deep expertise in defense-grade mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.