Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson serves as a Civil Engineer within the USDA Forest Service’s Incident Procurement unit, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring critical infrastructure and engineering services to support wildland fire response and all-hazard incident management. His responsibilities include evaluating technical requirements, developing solicitation documents, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations for emergency-response construction and engineering solutions. He specializes in procuring temporary water systems, mobile command units, heavy equipment, and emergency infrastructure that enable rapid deployment across national forests and grasslands, directly supporting incident management teams in suppression, containment, and recovery operations. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Johnson maintains a robust network of qualified vendors specializing in heavy civil construction and mechanical systems. He cultivates partnerships with firms capable of mobilizing under time-sensitive conditions, prioritizing technical capability, geographic responsiveness, and proven experience in remote, high-risk environments. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and rigorous pre-award evaluations to ensure contractor readiness for dynamic incident scenarios. Johnson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 83.3% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business participation across all categories, including HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), and Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), ensuring equitable access to mission-critical opportunities. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to build resilience through a diverse, capable small business base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting expertise in emergency infrastructure, water supply systems, temporary sanitation, and modular facility installations. Johnson’s technical domain expertise centers on field-deployable engineering solutions that meet the unique demands of wildland fire and disaster response environments.