Tara Harris

Tara J. Harris serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across industrial and infrastructure-related sectors. She plays a critical role in executing agency contracting objectives by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing technical precision and market responsiveness. Her portfolio primarily encompasses industrial equipment manufacturing, chemical product supply, and site preparation services, reflecting a focus on mission-critical infrastructure and operational support systems. Harris oversees the full acquisition lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with agency operational needs and regulatory standards. Her contractor relationships are characterized by broad market engagement, with a preference for established manufacturers and specialized service providers capable of delivering high-compliance, engineered solutions. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms possessing relevant technical certifications and capacity to meet stringent performance requirements. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding, transparent evaluation criteria, and vendor accountability, fostering a procurement environment that rewards innovation and reliability without reliance on concentrated vendor partnerships. Harris demonstrates a strong orientation toward open competition, with 93.3% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a commitment to maximizing market access and value. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 6.7% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional effort to include qualified small businesses in the acquisition stream without compromising mission readiness. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 333415, where she procures commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems, followed by NAICS 325998 for specialized chemical preparations and NAICS 238910 for site preparation services. She also regularly acquires industrial gas systems (NAICS 325120) and water supply infrastructure (NAICS 221310), demonstrating deep technical familiarity with engineered systems critical to facility operations and environmental compliance. Her expertise spans mechanical, chemical, and civil infrastructure domains, positioning her as a strategic buyer in mission-supporting industrial procurement.