Johnnie J Baker Jr

Johnnie Baker serves as a key procurement professional within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, supporting the agency’s mission to ensure the safe and secure use of nuclear materials through strategic acquisition of technical and information technology services. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions aligned with regulatory and cybersecurity requirements, Baker oversees acquisitions that enable modernization of licensing systems, risk-informed inspection tools, and digital infrastructure critical to nuclear safety oversight. Their portfolio primarily consists of professional, scientific, and technical services contracts that support the Commission’s technical analysis and regulatory enforcement functions. Baker maintains established working relationships with leading federal contractors including TEKSYNAP CORPORATION, LEIDOS, INC., and VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES LLC, reflecting a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering high-assurance IT solutions, cybersecurity services, and mission-critical system integration. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements that emphasize compliance with NRC’s stringent security protocols and technical standards. OASIS SYSTEMS, LLC and POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO. further underscore a reliance on firms with proven expertise in government-scale IT modernization and infrastructure support. Set-aside preferences show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 91.9% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and value over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation remains limited at 8.1%, it is consistently directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business engagement where competitive conditions permit. Baker’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting deep specialization in custom software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity services for nuclear regulatory applications. The acquisitions support advanced data analytics, digital licensing platforms, and secure communications infrastructure essential to maintaining the integrity of the NRC’s regulatory framework.