Julia A. Johnson

Julia A. Johnson serves as a Contracts Specialist within the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where she manages procurement activities critical to sustaining operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. Her responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for security systems, communications equipment, and facility maintenance services that directly support command, control, and communications infrastructure. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring acquisition compliance with federal regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s mission to maintain air operations readiness through reliable, secure, and technologically advanced systems. Johnson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a pattern of engagement with specialized vendors providing environmental, industrial, and chemical support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under stringent security and operational standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Johnson consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, which account for over 64% of her award activity. She also regularly includes Women-Owned Small Business opportunities, demonstrating a deliberate socioeconomic strategy that promotes equitable access to federal contracting while expanding the pool of qualified, agile vendors capable of meeting complex technical requirements. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 561621 for integrated security systems services, 334290 for communications equipment manufacturing, and 532490 for specialized equipment leasing. She specializes in acquiring radio and broadcasting hardware, audiovisual systems, and industrial instrumentation used in air operations support, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with aeronautical and command systems procurement. Her expertise ensures acquisitions align with DoD standards for interoperability, cybersecurity, and sustainment.