Lovcerna L Johnson

Lovcerna L. Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist within the NHTSA Office of Acquisition, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance the agency’s mission to reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries through evidence-based safety initiatives. She manages the full lifecycle of non-personal services contracts, with a focus on market research, public opinion polling, and behavioral data collection efforts that inform regulatory policy and public awareness campaigns. Her work directly supports NHTSA’s technical and analytical needs by ensuring timely, compliant, and high-integrity acquisition outcomes aligned with federal procurement regulations and agency priorities. Johnson maintains consistent procurement relationships with key vendors including AMD International Technologies LLC and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, both of which provide specialized research, data analytics, and technical support services. She also collaborates regularly with the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators, reflecting her engagement with nonprofit and specialized research entities. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor evaluation to ensure alignment with NHTSA’s scientific and policy objectives. Johnson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing the most qualified offerors regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, her selections are driven by domain expertise and proven performance. Her primary NAICS focus lies in 541910 (Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling) and 561421 (Telephone Answering Services), underscoring her specialization in behavioral data acquisition, survey administration, and public engagement systems. She procures services that support NHTSA’s research into driver behavior, safety communication effectiveness, and public perception of vehicle technologies, making her a key enabler of the agency’s data-driven regulatory framework.