Johnna Frantz

Johnna E. Frantz serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg organization under the Department of the Army (W91CRB), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for advanced aeronautical instrumentation, radio frequency platforms, and battlefield data analytics solutions, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities. Her work supports the development and fielding of mission-critical sensing and communications technologies, requiring deep technical understanding and strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations. She routinely handles competitive sealed bidding, negotiated acquisitions, and performance-based service contracts to meet urgent operational needs. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Frantz maintains a robust network of vendor partnerships with firms specializing in engineering services, analytical instrumentation, and communications equipment manufacturing. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance outcomes, fostering long-term relationships with suppliers capable of delivering high-reliability systems under demanding military environments. She engages with both large primes and specialized small businesses to ensure innovation and supply chain resilience. Frantz’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 86.7% of awards issued without set-asides. However, she consistently supports small business participation, with 13.3% of acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission readiness and socioeconomic objectives. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 541330 (Engineering Services), with significant activity in 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services). She procures sophisticated sensor systems, signal processing hardware, data analytics platforms, and integrated test and evaluation services, reflecting deep expertise in tactical communications and battlefield information systems.