Phillip M Johns

Phillip M. Johns serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize infrastructure at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration—focusing on construction, facility maintenance, environmental remediation, and mission-enabling services. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with the agency’s strategic priorities in airfield resilience, utility system reliability, and base infrastructure readiness. Johns maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site development and civil works, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC for specialized facility hygiene services, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC for temporary sanitation solutions, and ML Armaments LLC for security and defense-related equipment support. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven technical capability in niche, mission-essential domains, often requiring specialized certifications or on-site operational experience. A strong advocate for small business participation, Johns consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 82% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity through socioeconomic programs, regularly awarding contracts to firms certified under HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and other small business designations. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 332311 for prefabricated metal buildings, 562910 for environmental remediation, 811310 for industrial machinery repair, 488190 for air transportation support, and 441222 for marine equipment services. This diverse technical portfolio underscores his expertise in acquiring specialized, non-standard goods and services essential to maintaining operational readiness across military installations.