Denise E Johnson

Denise E. Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (N00174), where she plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that support the development, testing, and sustainment of naval ordnance systems and precision instrumentation. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the Navy’s mission to modernize munitions manufacturing and enhance weapon system reliability. Her portfolio primarily includes industrial and technical contracts for specialized hardware, mechanical components, and peripheral equipment essential to ordnance handling and control systems. Denise maintains established relationships with key contractors including TOTAL CONCEPTS OF DESIGN INC, Boh Environmental, L.L.C., CHUCKING MACHINE PRODUCTS, INC., CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORP, and DEVAL LIFE CYCLE SUPPORT LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche manufacturers and engineering service providers with proven capabilities in precision machining, environmental compliance, and life cycle support for defense-critical systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, supply chain resilience, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet stringent military performance standards. Her procurement patterns show no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted as full and open competitions. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing performance, quality, and readiness over programmatic set-aside targets. Denise’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing) and 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with precision fastener systems and specialized computer peripherals used in ordnance control and safety interfaces. Her expertise spans mechanical component sourcing and embedded system integration, supporting the technical demands of modern naval weapons sustainment and safety-critical automation.