Trellis G. Harris

Trellis G. Harris supports the procurement mission of Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf (N42158), a critical facility within the Department of the Navy responsible for maintaining and modernizing U.S. Navy vessels. Though no formal title is listed, Harris plays a central role in managing industrial and technical acquisitions essential to sustaining fleet readiness. Their work encompasses the acquisition of ship repair services, industrial machinery leasing, and specialized maintenance support, ensuring that naval platforms remain mission-capable through precision engineering and compliance-driven contracting. Harris handles complex, high-stakes procurements requiring deep technical understanding of naval architecture, machinery systems, and industrial logistics. Harris maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced shipyard contractors, including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., and MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval repair, marine engineering, and industrial equipment maintenance. The contracting patterns suggest a reliance on established, technically capable firms capable of meeting stringent Navy standards for quality, safety, and schedule adherence in high-complexity environments. Harris exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 39% of acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster competition and expand opportunities for qualified small firms within the naval industrial base. There is no evidence of preferential use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a broad-based small business focus rather than targeted socioeconomic programs. The procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 532490 (commercial and industrial machinery leasing) and 336611 (shipbuilding and repairing), reflecting a focus on vessel maintenance infrastructure and heavy equipment support. Additional activity in NAICS 811310 (machinery repair) and 333611 (turbine manufacturing) underscores expertise in propulsion systems and industrial maintenance. Harris’s technical domain centers on naval vessel sustainment, with acquisitions aligned to extend ship life, enhance operational readiness, and support complex repair cycles in a regulated, compliance-intensive environment.