Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson supports the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with the secure production and lifecycle management of U.S. currency and high-integrity security documents. He manages acquisitions for precision manufacturing equipment, specialized printing systems, and advanced security feature integration technologies, ensuring the agency maintains its technological edge in counterfeiting prevention. His work directly enables the Bureau’s strategic imperatives around manufacturing resilience, process automation, and infrastructure modernization within highly regulated, national security-sensitive environments. Johnson maintains enduring partnerships with leading vendors in the banknote and security printing sector, including Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions SA, Crane & Co., Inc., and Sicpa Securink Corp., who provide proprietary inks, substrate materials, and printing press systems. He also collaborates with Authentix, Inc. for authentication technologies and Potomac Electric Power Co. for mission-critical utility infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor alignment, technical compliance, and supply chain reliability, favoring established contractors with proven expertise in secure manufacturing and federal compliance standards. His procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, he consistently prioritizes small business participation where technical capability and capacity align, reinforcing the agency’s broader goals of equitable access and innovation infusion. Johnson’s technical focus centers on NAICS codes 333244 (Bank Note and Security Paper Product Manufacturing) and 333249 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), with significant activity in packaging machinery, analytical laboratory instruments, and machine tool systems. His expertise lies in procuring high-precision, low-volume, high-security manufacturing equipment essential to the Bureau’s unique production environment, requiring deep understanding of federal acquisition regulations, technical specifications for security features, and supply chain integrity protocols.