Cara Johnson

Cara Johnson serves as the primary procurement lead for W6QM Micc-ft Knox under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical hospitality, food service, and recreational support infrastructure essential to sustaining troop readiness and quality of life. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning lodging, dining, laundry, and recreational facility operations, ensuring alignment with Army morale, welfare, and training continuity objectives. Her role involves end-to-end contract lifecycle management—from needs assessment and market research to solicitation, award, and performance monitoring—focusing on mission-critical services that directly support military personnel and their families across garrison and operational environments. Johnson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including CHENEGA GOVERNMENT MISSION SOLUTIONS, LLC, OCS-NCS JV II, LLC, SPACE AGE ENGINEERING, INC, and C.R. & A. CUSTOM APPAREL INC., who provide specialized services in facility operations, apparel customization, and recreational support. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, particularly in service-based contracting under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and task order mechanisms. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 32.6% of awards reserved for small businesses, while the majority of procurements remain open competition. This demonstrates a deliberate balance between maximizing competition and advancing socioeconomic goals without relying on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides. Johnson’s primary NAICS focus areas include Drycleaning and Laundry Services (812320), Recreational and Vacation Camps (721214), and Food Service Contractors (722310), indicating deep expertise in operational support services for military installations. She routinely procures facility maintenance, on-base dining solutions, and recreational program management, demonstrating specialized knowledge in non-combat, garrison-based logistics that underpin force readiness and troop welfare.