Dreux Johnson

Dreux Johnson serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, supporting the agency’s mission to advance agricultural science through strategic acquisition of specialized research infrastructure and analytical capabilities. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions, Johnson oversees the procurement of high-precision laboratory instrumentation, specialized testing services, and mission-critical facility support systems essential to crop, pest, and soil research. Their work ensures that ARS laboratories maintain operational readiness and technological leadership in national agricultural innovation efforts, with a focus on acquiring equipment and services that meet rigorous scientific and compliance standards. Johnson maintains consistent working relationships with core vendors including Lab Leasing Co. of Stevensville, MD, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., partnering with firms that provide specialized laboratory equipment leasing, environmental compliance services, and technical support for research environments. These vendor relationships reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in scientific instrumentation lifecycle management and regulatory-aligned facility operations, fostering long-term collaboration grounded in technical reliability and performance accountability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Johnson consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over two-thirds of procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 3.4% of awards are competed under the 8(a) program, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged and minority-owned businesses within the scientific procurement ecosystem. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), reflecting deep expertise in acquiring mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and accredited analytical testing capabilities. Additional focus areas include facility support services and specialized environmental compliance, underscoring Johnson’s technical fluency in supporting the full lifecycle of agricultural research operations.