Erica T. Johnson

Erica T. Johnson serves as the primary contracting representative for FA4830 23 Cons Cc within the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical communications systems, aviation safety equipment, and full-mission training solutions essential to airborne operational readiness. Her role centers on executing complex procurements aligned with Air Force modernization priorities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering timely, high-integrity contracts for technical and logistical support services. She manages a diverse portfolio spanning specialized infrastructure, training systems, and maintenance support, with a strong emphasis on sustaining combat-ready air operations through reliable, secure, and interoperable capabilities. Johnson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC, MACHINE TOOL MARKETING INC, GOVAGE, INC., DARK WATERS ENTERPRISING, LLC, and TESTFORCE USA, INC., reflecting a balanced mix of small business and general industry partners. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and long-term sustainment, fostering collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and mission alignment. She frequently engages firms capable of delivering niche technical services and specialized equipment tailored to aviation and communications environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Johnson prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, which account for nearly 59% of her portfolio, with additional support for 8(a) competed and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, ensuring equitable access for qualified small firms while maintaining rigorous performance standards across all award categories. Her primary NAICS focus areas include All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction, Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance, and Drycleaning and Laundry Services, indicating a broad scope of support services beyond traditional defense procurement. These reflect her role in procuring specialized training, equipment maintenance, and facility support functions critical to base operations, revealing expertise in managing non-traditional yet essential contracting domains within the Air Force ecosystem.