Shanellda Harris

ShaNellda Harris supports critical procurement operations within the FA8527 Aflcmc C3IAK, a key unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for modernizing command, control, communications, intelligence, and battle management systems. Though her formal title is not listed, her role centers on managing complex acquisitions that sustain and enhance multi-domain situational awareness and mission-critical communications for air and space operations. She routinely handles contracts for engineering services, software development, and specialized aerospace components, ensuring alignment with the agency’s strategic imperative to deliver resilient, adaptive C3IAK capabilities across global theaters. Her contractor relationships are primarily with firms providing high-precision engineering and custom software solutions, particularly those capable of integrating sensor networks, battle management software, and secure communication architectures. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with defense contractors possessing deep expertise in systems engineering, real-time data fusion, and avionics integration. She fosters long-term partnerships with vendors who can deliver secure, interoperable solutions under stringent military standards. Harris’s contracting activity shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside awards, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications. This suggests a procurement environment prioritizing performance, scalability, and rapid deployment over targeted small business set-asides, though small businesses may still participate as subcontractors or through open competitions. Her primary NAICS focus includes engineering services (541330) and custom computer programming (541511), reflecting a heavy reliance on systems integration and software-defined architectures. She also procures specialized aerospace hardware under NAICS 336413 and 334511, indicating direct involvement in acquiring aircraft subsystems, sensors, and navigation systems essential to next-generation air and space operations. Her technical domain expertise lies at the intersection of defense software, avionics, and battle management systems.