Janet G. Arkinson

Janet G. Arkinson serves as a key procurement professional at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, supporting the agency’s mission to advance human spaceflight systems and life sciences research. She manages complex acquisitions in computer systems design services, ensuring that cutting-edge software, simulation tools, and data integration platforms meet the rigorous demands of crewed space missions. Her work directly enables mission-critical capabilities in spacecraft guidance, microgravity physiology modeling, and real-time operational analytics, aligning procurement strategy with NASA’s strategic priorities in human exploration beyond low Earth orbit. Arkinson maintains consistent partnerships with leading technical firms including Sierra Space Corp, Aspera Biomedicines, Inc., and Single Crystal Diamond Inc., each contributing specialized expertise in advanced life support systems, biomedical instrumentation, and high-performance materials. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with vendors possessing deep domain knowledge in aerospace engineering and computational biology, fostering innovation through performance-based contract structures and technical risk-sharing frameworks. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted, open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical merit and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorizations, prioritizing the most capable performers regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her contracting patterns remain compliant with all federal acquisition regulations and emphasize value-driven outcomes. Arkinson’s primary focus lies in NAICS 541512—Computer Systems Design Services—where she procures advanced software development, systems integration, and modeling & simulation solutions. Her acquisitions support real-time data analytics, human factors engineering, and mission operations automation, requiring deep expertise in aerospace-grade computing architectures and secure, high-reliability software environments. She consistently sources solutions that integrate with NASA’s unique operational ecosystems, ensuring compatibility with crewed spacecraft systems and ground-based mission control infrastructure.