Rocky A. Harkless

Rocky A. Harkless serves as a key procurement lead within the 0413 AQ HQ RCO-HI, a U.S. Army installation support unit under the Department of Defense responsible for sustaining military readiness across the Pacific region. In this capacity, Harkless manages the acquisition of mission-enabling infrastructure and technical systems critical to operational continuity, including facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and telecommunications support. His procurement activities center on securing specialized equipment and services that ensure the resilience and functionality of Army installations, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic readiness objectives. Harkless maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including HAMASAKI CONSTRUCTION LLC, PHOENIX V LLC, SURECAN LLC, HONOLULU DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., and PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for regional and specialized vendors capable of delivering installation-specific services such as construction, waste management, and logistics support. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, local expertise, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in consistent delivery and regulatory adherence. Harkless exhibits a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately half of his acquisitions designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the remainder remain open to all competitors. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses without compromising mission-critical procurement flexibility. His contracting strategy aligns with DoD goals to promote equitable access while maintaining operational readiness. His procurement focus is narrowly concentrated on NAICS 334118—Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing—indicating a specialized need for ruggedized, field-deployable computing hardware, communication peripherals, and mission-critical IT infrastructure. This technical domain expertise reflects his role in acquiring hardened systems that support secure, reliable operations in austere Pacific environments, ensuring Army installations maintain command, control, and communication capabilities under demanding conditions.