Rachel E Johnson

Rachel E. Johnson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in advancing her agency’s mission by ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while delivering mission-critical services efficiently and transparently. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a focus on facilities support, marketing research, custom software development, and communications equipment procurement. Johnson is known for her methodical approach to requirement definition and her emphasis on competitive, fair, and accountable contracting practices. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, her contracting patterns reflect engagement with a diverse range of vendors, including large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical services. She routinely works with firms possessing expertise in IT modernization, data collection systems, and operational support infrastructure, fostering partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work requirements. Her procurement approach prioritizes value, innovation, and regulatory compliance across all contract types. Johnson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with over 27% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 1.3% awarded through 8(a) competed contracts. The majority of her acquisitions—71%—are conducted as full and open competitions, reflecting a balanced strategy that promotes broad market access while actively supporting small business participation. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity for small and disadvantaged firms. Her primary NAICS focus includes Facilities Support Services (561210), Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (541910), and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), with notable activity in Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and Radio and Television Broadcasting Equipment Manufacturing (334220). This specialization reveals deep expertise in procuring both service-oriented solutions and technical equipment critical to operational and analytical missions.