Johnnie Lewis-Banks

Johnnie D. Lewis-Banks serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing national security through the acquisition of critical professional, scientific, and technical services. Her portfolio centers on securing mission-critical support for research and development in physical and engineering sciences, cybersecurity, and systems engineering, ensuring operational readiness and infrastructure integrity. She manages full lifecycle procurements under FAR Part 15, including complex requirements for consulting, technical services, and specialized administrative support, often involving high-stakes, low-volume contracts requiring rigorous source selection and performance monitoring. Lewis-Banks cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse range of vendors, primarily engaged in professional services and technical support. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering specialized, non-commoditized services—particularly those with expertise in systems engineering, data management, and operational logistics. She maintains a collaborative, compliance-driven approach to vendor partnerships, emphasizing performance accountability and contract administration excellence. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 77.1% of her acquisitions conducted as full and open competition and 20.0% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She also actively supports HUBZone participation, allocating 2.9% of her awards to these designated firms, reflecting a balanced emphasis on both competition and equitable opportunity for underserved small businesses. Lewis-Banks specializes in procurements governed by NAICS codes 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages), 519190 (Other Information Services), 541611 (Management Consulting Services), 561492 (Court Reporting), and 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services). These reflect a unique blend of facility support, information management, administrative services, and language access solutions—all essential to DHS’s operational and mission-critical functions. Her expertise lies in translating complex technical and administrative needs into compliant, efficient acquisition strategies that serve both mission objectives and socioeconomic mandates.