Wonita Johnson

Wonita Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist with the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where she manages procurement activities critical to sustaining operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. Her role centers on acquiring integrated security systems, communications hardware, and facility maintenance services that support command, control, and communications (C3) infrastructure essential to air operations. She handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, including both simplified and negotiated contracts, with a focus on technical equipment requiring stringent compliance with DoD cybersecurity and interoperability standards. Johnson ensures alignment between acquisition strategy and the agency’s mission to maintain secure, resilient, and mission-critical facilities. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., primarily engaging them for specialized environmental, infrastructure, and technical support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven technical capability and regulatory compliance. Johnson fosters long-term partnerships with contractors who can deliver complex, mission-sensitive solutions under tight operational timelines and strict security protocols. Johnson’s procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small businesses capable of meeting the technical demands of defense-related procurements, ensuring equitable access without compromising mission requirements. Her primary NAICS focus includes 334510 for electrotherapeutic and electromedical apparatus, 334290 for other communications equipment, and 517410 for satellite telecommunications, reflecting deep expertise in procuring advanced audiovisual, radio, and secure data transmission systems. She frequently sources specialized hardware and integrated systems that enhance situational awareness and operational communication, demonstrating strong technical fluency in defense communications and infrastructure domains.