Shameka Harris

Shameka M. Harris serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives for her agency. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical and engineering services, along with specialized electronics manufacturing, reflecting a focus on high-precision, mission-support systems. She routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under both full and open competition and targeted set-asides, ensuring transparency, fairness, and regulatory adherence throughout the acquisition process. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Shameka cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including established prime contractors and niche manufacturers specializing in communications and aerospace-grade electronics. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive engagement, fostering collaboration with firms capable of delivering complex technical solutions under stringent performance and quality standards. She actively encourages vendor participation through clear solicitation language and pre-solicitation outreach, promoting a level playing field for both large and small industry partners. Shameka’s procurement strategy prioritizes full and open competition, with 87.5% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently allocates 12.5% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. Her approach aligns with agency goals to promote economic inclusion while maintaining rigorous performance expectations, ensuring small firms compete on equal footing without compromising mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing), and 334511 (Aeronautical and Nautical System Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring advanced electronic systems, signal processing components, and mission-critical engineering support services, reflecting deep technical familiarity with defense, aerospace, and communications infrastructure domains.