Johanna Parrish

Johanna C. Parrish serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4801 49 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain aerospace readiness and installation infrastructure. Her portfolio encompasses complex acquisitions of advanced communications systems, electronic warfare instrumentation, avionics maintenance services, and facility-related construction and logistics support. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract actions with the Air Force’s modernization priorities and operational tempo demands. Parrish manages the full lifecycle of contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—supporting both technical and infrastructure needs critical to airbase functionality. Parrish maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC for IT and systems integration, FSR CONSULTING LLC for technical advisory services, and CERTIFIED STAINLESS SERVICE INC. and CLASSIC PRODUCTS CORP for specialized material and equipment supply. She also engages SYSMEX AMERICA, INC. for medical laboratory support, reflecting the agency’s broad operational footprint. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure reliability and mission continuity. A strong advocate for small business participation, Parrish prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, which account for 70% of her awards, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering economic opportunity and innovation among small firms. She actively utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides at 10%, reflecting targeted support for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. Her contracting patterns consistently align with socioeconomic goals outlined in FAR Part 19, reinforcing the Air Force’s broader inclusion objectives. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (commercial and institutional construction), 621511 (medical laboratories), and 326199 (plastics product manufacturing), indicating expertise in facility upgrades, diagnostic equipment procurement, and custom-engineered components. This technical diversity underscores her ability to manage high-stakes, cross-domain acquisitions that support both operational and garrison readiness across multiple mission areas.