Mandi Johnson

Mandi Johnson serves as the primary contracting lead for the FA8672 Aflcmc Ebdm under the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of precision-guided munitions and advanced weapon system technologies critical to air dominance. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) family and next-generation ordnance systems, ensuring technical compliance, logistical readiness, and operational interoperability. Her role is central to modernizing the Air Force’s tactical strike capabilities, coordinating closely with engineering, logistics, and test teams to align contracting strategy with developmental milestones and fielding timelines. Johnson’s contracting patterns reflect a focus on established defense industrial base partners with proven expertise in guided munitions and electro-optical guidance systems. She works extensively with Tier 1 aerospace and defense prime contractors possessing specialized capabilities in munitions manufacturing, seeker integration, and warhead design, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical rigor and supply chain resilience. Vendor relationships are built on performance history, quality assurance certifications, and adherence to military specification standards. Her procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition, indicating a preference for technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, she maintains an open solicitation environment that allows qualified small firms to compete on merit for specialized subsystems and component-level work. Johnson’s core technical focus lies in NAICS 334511 for aeronautical navigation and guidance systems and NAICS 332993 for ammunition manufacturing, reflecting deep expertise in precision-guided munition development. She procures advanced inertial guidance units, GPS/INS hybrid seekers, low-collateral warheads, and integrated fuze systems, ensuring compatibility with current and future strike platforms. Her domain knowledge spans guidance electronics, explosive ordnance safety, and live-fire testing protocols, making her a key enabler of the Air Force’s next-generation strike architecture.