T.Larrissa Parker

T.Larrissa Parker serves as a Contract Specialist at the W39L USA Readiness Center under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain military readiness through professional, technical, and administrative services. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and closeout—ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and the agency’s mission to enhance training, logistics, and infrastructure capabilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses consulting, security, advertising, and specialized support services critical to operational preparedness and command system modernization. Parker maintains a consistent working relationship with KPH Construction Corp, a key vendor providing facility and infrastructure-related services. Her contracting approach reflects a preference for established contractors with proven performance in defense-support sectors, while actively fostering competitive bidding environments. She engages vendors through both full and open competitions and set-aside mechanisms, emphasizing accountability, compliance, and timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 37.5% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes small business participation without reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a broad-based approach to vendor inclusivity. Parker’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541810 (Advertising Agencies) and 541611 (Management Consulting Services), reflecting her specialization in strategic communications, operational planning, and administrative support. She also routinely procures security guard services (561612), media buying (541830), and medical laboratory services (621511), underscoring a diverse technical domain that bridges readiness operations with health, safety, and public affairs functions. Her expertise lies in integrating non-traditional services into defense infrastructure to sustain mission effectiveness.