Catherine E Johnson

Catherine E. Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices aligned with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on research, education, and healthcare-related support functions. Johnson is known for her meticulous approach to source selection and her commitment to fostering fair competition among qualified vendors. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in current data, Johnson routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors offering specialized services in social sciences, higher education, and laboratory testing. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a broad, open competition strategy that prioritizes technical merit and value over socioeconomic preferences. That said, she maintains an active and consistent engagement with small businesses, particularly through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach to market access and competitive fairness. Johnson exhibits a clear commitment to small business participation, with approximately 9.4% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Though she does not routinely utilize specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small firms capable of delivering high-quality professional services. Her contracting patterns support equitable access while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (Social Sciences and Humanities Research), 611310 (Higher Education Services), and 541990 (Other Professional Services), with additional activity in medical laboratories (621511) and testing services (541380). She specializes in acquiring analytical, research, and technical support services for academic, public health, and policy-oriented initiatives, demonstrating deep familiarity with the unique compliance and performance requirements of these technical domains.