Carol Johnson

Carol Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning systems engineering, cyber-enabled decision support, and tactical command and control infrastructure, ensuring alignment with operational readiness goals. Her work directly supports the agency’s priority to enhance tactical computing environments and deploy advanced sensor and communication systems through compliant, efficient procurement practices grounded in FAR and DFARS guidelines. Carol maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized technical services and mission support expertise, with vendors often providing systems integration, cybersecurity consulting, and logistics-enabled engineering solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work development, fostering collaborative, long-term vendor engagement grounded in accountability and technical precision. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with 45% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small entities. While no set-aside preferences dominate, her portfolio consistently prioritizes small business inclusion without compromising mission requirements, aligning with DoN’s broader socioeconomic goals. Carol’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (management consulting services) and 561621 (security systems services), with significant activity in professional, scientific, and technical services under 541990. She routinely acquires services related to command and control architecture modernization, cyber defense support, and mission-critical logistics, demonstrating deep domain expertise in naval operational systems and defense-related technical services.