Sara E. Harris

Sara E. Harris serves as a Contracting Officer within the GSA Federal Acquisition Service, Region 4, where she plays a pivotal role in securing advanced information technology systems, communications infrastructure, and technical services critical to federal mission readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for defense, aviation, and command-and-control systems, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific procurement policies. Her portfolio emphasizes integrated computing solutions, software development, and engineering support services that sustain high-priority national security and aerospace operations. Ms. Harris maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor delivering specialized aeronautical and IT systems integration. Her procurement approach reflects a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities in mission-critical domains, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance with security and interoperability standards. She engages primarily with firms capable of delivering end-to-end solutions across hardware, software, and systems engineering. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining operational effectiveness. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad small business participation across technical categories. Ms. Harris specializes in acquisitions under NAICS 488190 (air transportation support), 541512 (computer systems design services), and 334511 (aeronautical system manufacturing). Her work centers on procuring advanced avionics, mission-critical software platforms, and integrated systems that support air traffic management, surveillance, and navigation technologies. She brings deep expertise in technical domains requiring rigorous certification, cybersecurity compliance, and systems engineering rigor.