William S. Harris

William S. Harris serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4830 23 Cons Cc within the Department of the Air Force, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical communications systems, aviation safety equipment, and full-mission training solutions essential to sustaining airborne operational readiness. His portfolio includes the procurement of radio and wireless communications infrastructure, electrotherapeutic apparatuses, and specialized training platforms aligned with Air Force readiness priorities. Harris ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering timely, technically sound contracts that support expeditionary and base-level operations across the Air Force enterprise. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC, MACHINE TOOL MARKETING INC, GOVAGE, INC., DARK WATERS ENTERPRISING, LLC, and TESTFORCE USA, INC., which provide specialized engineering, training, and equipment solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical validation, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade communications and simulation technologies. Harris fosters collaborative partnerships with contractors who demonstrate reliability in meeting stringent military specifications and rapid deployment timelines. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 59.4% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 34.8% of contracts to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with additional allocations to service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses. This balanced approach ensures market competition while advancing socioeconomic goals within the defense acquisition ecosystem. Harris specializes in acquisitions governed by NAICS codes 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing), 339920 (sporting and athletic goods manufacturing), and 611699 (miscellaneous instruction), reflecting his focus on advanced avionics, training simulators, and specialized instructional systems. His technical domain expertise spans electromagnetic systems, mission-critical training hardware, and field-deployable communication platforms, making him a key enabler of Air Force operational capability and force modernization.