Kayla Johnson

Kayla Johnson supports the Agricultural Marketing Service within the U.S. Department of Agriculture in executing critical procurement operations for federally funded nutrition assistance programs. She is responsible for managing the acquisition of processed and preserved agricultural commodities—including canned, frozen, dried, and prepared foods—ensuring consistent supply to domestic food assistance initiatives. Her work directly advances the agency’s mission to secure safe, shelf-stable, and nutritious food products for vulnerable populations through efficient, compliant contracting practices. Johnson typically handles full-and-open solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, focusing on long-term supply agreements and just-in-time logistics for perishable and non-perishable food items. Her primary contractor relationship is with Navcor Logistics LLC, a trusted vendor with proven capability in cold-chain distribution, warehousing, and delivery of bulk food commodities. Johnson consistently collaborates with this contractor to fulfill complex, high-volume requirements, demonstrating a pattern of repeat engagement grounded in performance reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational scalability. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor accountability, quality control, and adherence to USDA food safety standards, fostering a stable, performance-based partnership. Johnson’s contracting activity is exclusively conducted under full-and-open competition, with no set-aside preferences applied to any acquisitions. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing competition among qualified vendors to ensure optimal value and supply chain resilience, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all solicitations remain open to eligible firms of all sizes under fair and transparent procurement protocols. Her technical domain centers on the procurement of processed agricultural commodities and associated logistics services, aligning with NAICS categories related to food manufacturing and distribution. She specializes in sourcing products that meet federal nutritional specifications and shelf-life requirements, with deep familiarity in food preservation technologies, packaging standards, and cold-storage logistics. Her expertise ensures compliance with USDA food safety protocols and supports the reliable delivery of nutritionally adequate meals to federal assistance programs.