Linda C Stein

Linda C. Stein serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic procurement of critical services. In her role, she manages the full lifecycle of non-construction acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and aligning contracting actions with NOAA’s priorities in marine research, coastal resilience, and operational support. Her portfolio primarily encompasses facility services, technical consulting, and environmental maintenance contracts, requiring meticulous evaluation of technical proposals and socioeconomic compliance. Linda maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Wisconsin Educational Communications Board, Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC, and The Regents of the University of Colorado. These partnerships reflect a balance between institutional providers and specialized small businesses delivering facility operations, environmental management, and scientific support services. Her approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Linda consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 67.7% of her awards designated for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, frequently leveraging total small business set-asides to foster competition and expand vendor diversity. She actively ensures compliance with small business eligibility requirements and promotes equitable access to federal opportunities. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 561720 (Janitorial Services), 561730 (Landscaping Services), and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), underscoring her expertise in facility and infrastructure support. She also procures services under 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), demonstrating alignment with NOAA’s scientific mission. Linda’s work ensures that operational needs are met through reliable, compliant, and mission-aligned contracting solutions.