Linda Bynum

Linda Bynum serves as a procurement specialist responsible for managing acquisitions in support of educational and technical training services. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while advancing agency objectives related to workforce development and non-degree instructional programs. She typically handles sole-source and competitive solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and cost-reimbursement arrangements. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver high-quality, accessible technical and trade education through contracted service providers. Bynum’s contractor relationships are primarily with firms specializing in postsecondary vocational training, curriculum development, and operational support services. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with providers possessing demonstrated expertise in adult education delivery, workforce credentialing, and facility-based training operations. Her procurement approach favors established vendors with proven track records in delivering scalable, outcomes-driven educational programs, often requiring compliance with state licensure and accreditation standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 94.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Only 5.2% of her acquisitions are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate focus on competition over socioeconomic preferences. While she does not routinely prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, she remains compliant with all small business reporting requirements and ensures eligible firms have equitable access to solicitation opportunities. Bynum’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), which accounts for 93.8% of her activity. She procures services related to non-degree vocational instruction, apprenticeship coordination, and skills-based workforce training in fields such as skilled trades, industrial technology, and applied sciences. The remaining 6.2% falls under NAICS 561990 (All Other Support Services), encompassing administrative and logistical support for training operations. Her domain expertise centers on aligning contract deliverables with workforce development outcomes and federal workforce readiness initiatives.