Johnna Bursk

Johnna Bursk supports the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land at Aberdeen in procuring mission-critical electronic, communications, and electro-mechanical systems essential for land-based military platforms. She plays a key role in acquiring advanced signal processing components, avionics, radio and data transmission equipment, and power and control systems that sustain operational readiness for command, control, and tactical networks. Her procurement activities center on high-reliability hardware and integrated electronic assemblies, ensuring compatibility with modernized defense platforms and next-generation battlefield systems. She manages complex acquisition cycles involving technical specifications, performance-based requirements, and rigorous compliance with defense logistics standards. Bursk maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Carson Industries, Inc., and Creating Technology Solutions, LLC. These partners specialize in the design, integration, and manufacturing of ruggedized electronic systems, printed circuit assemblies, and mission-specific electro-mechanical components. Her working relationships reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven track records in defense-grade manufacturing, emphasizing technical capability, supply chain resilience, and adherence to military specifications such as MIL-STD and IPC standards. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 94.1% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a primary focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation remains limited at 5.9%, it is strategically directed toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting a preference for broad-based competition among qualified small firms rather than targeted programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Bursk’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in high-performance electronic subsystems for defense platforms. She also regularly procures components under NAICS 334418 and 334419, specializing in printed circuit board manufacturing and advanced electronic assemblies. Her technical domain spans signal integrity, embedded computing, and ruggedized electronics, supporting the modernization of tactical communication and control systems critical to land warfare operations.