Johanne Ball

Johanne Ball serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4887 56th Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical Air Force infrastructure and mission-critical systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions across industrial maintenance, aviation component manufacturing, and facility operations, Ball ensures timely delivery of technical services and specialized equipment essential to airfield and hangar readiness. Her portfolio emphasizes high-reliability procurement for defense-critical environments, requiring strict compliance with military specifications and aerospace quality standards. Ball maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including ARKOSE GROUP LLC, SILVER NATIONAL CORP., BLAZING AVIATION LLC, and MACH 2 PRODUCTIONS INC., each recognized for their expertise in niche aerospace and industrial support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in aviation systems integration, precision manufacturing, and mission-critical facility maintenance. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ball consistently structures acquisitions under the Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with over half of her awards designated for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for qualified small firms, aligning with Department of the Air Force initiatives to diversify the defense industrial base and enhance innovation through agile, specialized vendors. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for wireless communications equipment, 334419 for electronic components, and 333995 for fluid power actuators, reflecting deep technical expertise in avionics, industrial automation, and peripheral computing systems. She frequently procures custom-manufactured components and specialized instrumentation used in aircraft maintenance, control systems, and facility operations, ensuring alignment with Air Force technical directives and lifecycle sustainment requirements.