Charles Johnson

Charles W. Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting the development, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical aircraft subsystems, including avionics, electronic warfare suites, and integrated sensor architectures. His portfolio primarily focuses on engineering, systems integration, and technical services essential to maintaining air superiority and fleet readiness. Johnson works closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into enforceable contract terms, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. He maintains established working relationships with leading defense contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships are typically structured as competitive, performance-based acquisitions for high-technology aerospace and defense systems. Johnson’s procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment, fostering collaborative relationships with prime contractors capable of delivering integrated solutions across complex platforms. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 96% of awards issued without set-asides. Only 4% of his acquisitions are competitively awarded under the 8(a) program, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not a primary driver, he remains compliant with all statutory requirements and occasionally leverages 8(a) firms for specialized technical services. Johnson’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), reflecting his deep engagement with airborne subsystems, flight control hardware, and mission system integration. He also procures custom computer programming services and air transportation support activities, demonstrating expertise in both hardware and software domains critical to next-generation naval aviation platforms.