Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson serves as a Civil Engineer within the USDA Forest Service’s Incident Procurement unit, where he plays a critical role in securing specialized infrastructure services to support wildland fire response and all-hazard incident management. His responsibilities include planning, evaluating, and managing acquisitions for water and sewer line construction, temporary water systems, and related civil works essential to operational continuity in remote and high-risk environments. He ensures that procurement actions align with federal contracting regulations and incident command requirements, enabling rapid deployment of mission-critical resources to national forests and grasslands. His work directly supports the agency’s emergency response mission by bridging technical engineering needs with timely acquisition execution. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Johnson maintains consistent engagement with a network of qualified civil construction vendors capable of mobilizing under dynamic incident conditions. He fosters partnerships with firms possessing expertise in emergency infrastructure, rapid-response water systems, and temporary utility installations, prioritizing vendors with proven experience in rugged terrain and time-sensitive deployments. His working relationships are characterized by collaborative pre-solicitation outreach, clear technical specifications, and performance-based requirements tailored to incident-specific needs. Johnson maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional and personal commitment to socioeconomic contracting. He consistently directs opportunities toward small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, ensuring equitable access to high-impact incident response contracts. His procurement patterns demonstrate a deliberate strategy to build capacity within the small business community while maintaining operational readiness. His primary focus is on NAICS 237110—Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction—where he procures specialized services such as portable water distribution networks, temporary sanitation systems, pipeline repairs, and emergency dewatering infrastructure. He brings deep technical expertise in civil engineering standards for field-deployable systems, ensuring all acquisitions meet NFPA, EPA, and Forest Service operational safety benchmarks.