Darlene M Johnson

Darlene M. 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 federal procurement regulations, including the FAR and agency-specific policies, while advancing mission-critical services for her organization. Her acquisitions primarily involve professional and educational support services, requiring careful alignment with statutory requirements and performance-based contracting principles. Johnson is known for her methodical approach to sourcing, ensuring transparency, competition, and accountability in every procurement action. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Johnson’s procurement patterns suggest consistent engagement with vendors providing specialized educational support and court reporting services. She maintains a competitive, open-access contracting environment, fostering relationships with both large-capability firms and small businesses capable of delivering niche technical and administrative services. Her approach emphasizes fairness, thorough documentation, and adherence to evaluation criteria to ensure optimal value and performance outcomes. Johnson’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing competition rather than reserving opportunities for socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her approach prioritizes capability and cost-effectiveness over set-aside mandates, while still ensuring all eligible vendors have equitable access to opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services) and NAICS 561492 (Court Reporting and Stenotype Services). She routinely acquires services such as academic tutoring, test administration support, transcription, real-time court reporting, and stenographic services. This dual specialization demonstrates deep domain expertise in both education infrastructure and legal documentation systems, requiring precise understanding of technical specifications, confidentiality requirements, and performance metrics in highly regulated environments.