Linda C. Lareau

Linda C. Lareau serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Naval Special Warfare Command, where she plays a critical role in acquiring mission-critical equipment and services that support elite maritime special operations forces. Her procurement activities center on enabling tactical readiness through the acquisition of specialized training systems, unmanned platforms, ordnance accessories, and maintenance support services essential for high-risk, low-visibility missions. She operates within the Department of Defense’s acquisition framework, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning purchases with the Command’s strategic priorities in maritime mobility, unconventional warfare capabilities, and advanced operational technology. Lareau maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Trofholz Technologies, Inc., Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC, Teamworks Tactical Solutions Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Airgas USA, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized defense contractors, maritime fabrication specialists, and industrial supply providers, indicating a procurement approach that values niche expertise and operational reliability. Her vendor engagement emphasizes technical precision, rapid response capabilities, and proven performance in austere environments, fostering long-term supplier collaboration grounded in mission-critical requirements. She demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 60% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage the agility and innovation of small businesses while meeting the unique demands of special operations logistics. Her contracting patterns prioritize socioeconomic programs that enhance diversity in the defense industrial base without compromising operational readiness. Lareau’s primary NAICS focus areas include apprenticeship training (611513), industrial gas manufacturing (325120), small arms and ordnance accessories manufacturing (332994), and personal goods repair and maintenance (811490). These reflect her specialization in workforce development, explosive and gas handling systems, tactical weaponry components, and field-maintenance support—domains critical to sustaining the readiness of Naval Special Warfare units in forward-deployed and maritime environments.