Beth A Johnson

Beth A. Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements of professional, scientific, and technical services critical to national security operations. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to advance cybersecurity, systems engineering, and research and development capabilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology services and equipment supporting operational readiness and infrastructure integrity. Johnson’s contracting patterns reflect a broad, non-set-aside approach, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a strong emphasis on technical merit and vendor capability over socioeconomic preferences. She engages with a diverse range of contractors, including large prime contractors with deep expertise in communications infrastructure, software distribution, and specialized engineering services, fostering collaborative, performance-driven partnerships grounded in rigorous evaluation and contract compliance. Her procurement activity is concentrated in three primary NAICS categories: 511210 (Software Publishers), 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing). These reflect a technical focus on software solutions, secure data systems, and mission-critical communications hardware. Johnson’s expertise lies in procuring advanced IT systems, network-enabling technologies, and embedded software platforms that underpin DHS’s cybersecurity and operational resilience initiatives, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of evolving technological requirements in federal mission environments.