Linda C. Lareau

Linda C. Lareau serves as a Procurement Analyst for the Naval Special Warfare Command, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and services essential to elite maritime and unconventional warfare operations. In this role, she plays a pivotal part in translating operational requirements into compliant, efficient procurement strategies that align with U.S. Special Operations Command’s strategic priorities. Her work encompasses the full lifecycle of acquisitions for specialized maritime systems, tactical support infrastructure, and mission-enabling technologies, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and operational readiness goals. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to define performance specifications and evaluate vendor capabilities for high-stakes, low-visibility missions. Lareau maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Trofholz Technologies, Inc., Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC, and Teamworks Tactical Solutions Inc., each of which provides tailored solutions in naval vessel maintenance, tactical equipment integration, and operational support systems. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade fabrication, maritime modification, and mission-specific logistics. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, technical collaboration, and a focus on agile, responsive delivery under demanding operational timelines. A strong advocate for small business participation, Lareau consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, innovative supplier base capable of meeting the unique demands of special operations. Her contracting patterns show minimal use of full and open competition, favoring socioeconomic programs that enhance diversity and capability within the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), followed by 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and 811490 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance). These reflect her domain expertise in maritime platform sustainment, propulsion system support, and specialized maintenance of tactical gear. She routinely procures custom-fabricated components, marine-grade systems, and mission-critical repair services that directly support the Navy’s maritime special operations forces.