Teresa A. Harris

Teresa Harris serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering mission-critical technology and professional services through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio primarily consists of information technology and professional services contracts, with a strong emphasis on custom software development, systems design, and data infrastructure solutions. She works closely with program managers and technical stakeholders to align procurement strategy with operational needs while maintaining rigorous standards for fairness and accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, Teresa consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large systems integrators, specialized IT consultants, and small businesses offering niche technical capabilities. Her procurement approach emphasizes clear performance metrics, risk mitigation, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance and deliverable-driven outcomes. She prioritizes open competition while leveraging socioeconomic programs to broaden vendor participation and promote innovation across the marketplace. Teresa demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 27.3% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to increase access for small businesses in the federal marketplace. She does not rely heavily on other socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a preference for broad-based small business competition rather than targeted programs. This pattern underscores her focus on expanding opportunity within the general small business community while maintaining competitive integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 511210 (Software Publishers), with additional activity in computer systems design, management consulting, and computing infrastructure services. She routinely procures bespoke software applications, cloud-enabled platforms, data processing solutions, and technical advisory services, demonstrating deep expertise in enterprise IT modernization and digital transformation initiatives. Her technical domain knowledge spans software development lifecycles, systems integration, and service-based IT delivery models.