Jason D. Johnson

Jason D. Johnson serves as an Acquisition Specialist within the 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management unit of the Federal Highway Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in procuring technical services critical to the nation’s transportation infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for engineering studies, transportation research, and operational consulting that support data-driven highway design and safety innovation. Johnson specializes in complex, research-intensive acquisitions requiring technical expertise in analytical instrumentation, laboratory systems, and advanced engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and agency mission objectives. He maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including K & M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting a balanced portfolio of commercial vendors and academic research institutions. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and cost-reimbursement contracts to support long-term, high-impact research initiatives. Johnson fosters collaborative partnerships that integrate technical innovation with practical field application, ensuring deliverables directly inform federal transportation policy and infrastructure resilience. Johnson’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with approximately 90.9% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, reflecting a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is modest—accounting for 4.5% each to Women-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5—he ensures compliance with all socioeconomic goals through targeted outreach and fair evaluation criteria. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), and 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), underscoring his specialization in procuring advanced sensor systems, heavy equipment instrumentation, and applied transportation research. Johnson’s expertise lies at the intersection of engineering procurement and scientific R&D, enabling the FHWA to deploy cutting-edge technologies that enhance infrastructure safety and operational efficiency.