Zena Johnson

Zena Johnson serves as the primary contracting lead for the W6QK Acc Anad under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical industrial and mechanical infrastructure essential to military readiness. Her role centers on procuring advanced manufacturing equipment, precision measurement systems, and specialized maintenance services for defense-critical machinery, including welding systems, material handling apparatus, and rail and armored vehicle support infrastructure. She ensures that acquisitions align with the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize the Army’s industrial base through technically rigorous, compliant, and timely contracting actions. Johnson maintains consistent relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including EASTER SEALS ALABAMA, INC., EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., AMERICAN MATERIAL HANDLING, INC., AANTILIA LLC, and APPLIED TEST SYSTEMS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche manufacturers and service providers capable of delivering custom-engineered solutions for high-reliability industrial environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor technical proficiency, quality assurance compliance, and the ability to support complex field maintenance requirements across military installations. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted as open competitions (64.3%), Johnson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 35.7% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages the small business ecosystem to foster innovation and capacity-building among qualified contractors, prioritizing socioeconomic programs without relying on targeted set-asides such as 8(a) or HUBZone. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS categories 333992 (welding and soldering equipment), 337215 (industrial shelving and locker systems), and 333923–333924 (overhead cranes and industrial material handling machinery). These reflect deep technical expertise in industrial automation, mechanical systems integration, and maintenance support infrastructure critical to Army industrial operations.