Lionel Johnson

Lionel Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist within the 693JJ9 Office of Acquisition at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, where he plays a critical role in executing procurement strategies that advance the agency’s mission to reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries through evidence-based safety initiatives. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for technical and scientific services, with a focus on engineering research, vehicle safety technology development, and behavioral analysis programs. His work directly supports regulatory decision-making by ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of high-value technical services aligned with NHTSA’s data-driven policy objectives. Lionel maintains active contracting relationships with key vendors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ESEA STATE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with firms specializing in advanced engineering, testing, and technical consulting services essential to vehicle safety innovation. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term collaboration with vendors capable of delivering specialized technical expertise under strict federal compliance standards. His procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately 61.5% of awards issued under no set-aside, while actively promoting small business participation through 8(a) competed contracts (23.1%) and targeted set-asides for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business concerns (7.7% each). This pattern demonstrates a strategic alignment with FAR 19.5 and 8(a) program objectives, ensuring equitable access while maintaining technical rigor in high-stakes safety acquisitions. Lionel’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting his specialization in acquiring advanced vehicle safety research, crash simulation testing, and regulatory compliance analysis. He routinely procures services supporting the development of automated driving systems, fuel efficiency standards, and public safety communication campaigns, underscoring his deep technical understanding of automotive engineering and behavioral science domains.