JohnsonDanforth & Associates (JDa), established in 2001, has evolved from a healthcare consulting firm into a comprehensive healthcare facilities design/build organization [2]. The company's trajectory includes achieving Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2014, marking a significant milestone in its development [2].
The company's leadership brings exceptional healthcare and military expertise through its founding partners:
- Fred Danforth, RN, MBA - CEO and Co-Founder
- Over 30 years healthcare experience
- Former Chief Nursing Executive
- MBA in Healthcare Administration from City University
- Kevin Johnson, USN (Retired) - President and Co-Founder
Operating from its Little Rock, Arkansas headquarters, JDa maintains a strong national presence through strategically located regional offices:
- Regional Operations:
- Northeast: Buffalo, NY
- Atlantic: Beaufort, SC
- Midwest: Cincinnati, OH
- Southwest: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
- West: Sacramento, CA
The company delivers a comprehensive suite of healthcare facility services, including:
- Core Service Offerings:
- Healthcare Facility Design/Build
- Hospital Construction and Renovation
- MEP Systems Upgrades
- Clinical Support and Transition
- Facility Service Contracts
- Procurement
- Architectural and Engineering Design
JDa has established a particularly strong presence in federal contracting, maintaining significant relationships with both the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Department of Defense. Their federal portfolio includes:
- Key Contract Vehicles:
- VHA Furniture IDIQ across all five VHA regions [2]
- Elevator systems maintenance for 400 elevators under VA contracts [6]
- Security systems services, including Houston VA Medical System [7]
The company maintains rigorous professional standards through multiple certifications and credentials:
- Professional Qualifications:
- SDVOSB Certification
- NCARB Certification
- Licensed and Bonded General Contractor
- DUNS: 607316044
- CAGE Code: 6X8Y4
JDa's security capabilities demonstrate particular expertise in:
- Security Systems Integration:
- FIPS 201-2 compliant systems
- Full security systems integration
- Access control and surveillance management
The company's unique value proposition stems from its leadership team's combined experience in healthcare operations and facility management, ensuring comprehensive understanding of healthcare environments during construction and renovation projects [2]. This expertise is particularly evident in their successful management of major facilities and infrastructure projects across multiple federal installations, including Air Force bases [4].