Maj Clifford Johnson

Maj Clifford Johnson serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8819 Special Programs Director, Space and Missile Systems Center, under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages high-priority acquisitions for classified space and defense technologies. His role centers on executing complex, mission-critical contracts for next-generation space systems, including space-based interceptors, electromagnetic warfare payloads, and advanced space domain awareness sensors. He ensures acquisition strategies align with national security imperatives, overseeing end-to-end procurement cycles from requirement validation to contract award and performance monitoring, with a focus on rapid capability insertion and secure infrastructure development. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Maj Johnson engages with a select cadre of cleared defense prime contractors and specialized technology integrators capable of delivering classified space systems under strict security protocols. His working relationships emphasize long-term, mission-critical partnerships with vendors possessing Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearances, advanced systems engineering expertise, and proven experience in space-based communications and secure data processing environments. He prioritizes vendors with demonstrated agility in meeting evolving operational needs within constrained timelines. Maj Johnson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects the classified, technologically sensitive nature of the programs he supports, where national security requirements often preclude participation restrictions. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, he ensures compliance with all applicable federal acquisition regulations while maintaining the integrity and security of the acquisition process. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 518210—Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services—reflecting deep specialization in secure cloud architectures, high-performance computing platforms, space-to-space data links, and mission-critical data processing systems. He routinely procures hardened computing hardware, encrypted communication middleware, and autonomous network management tools essential to sustaining space-based operational superiority.