Linda Dobbs

Linda M. Dobbs serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NAVSURFWARCEN PHIL), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for naval shipboard systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—for engineering, electronic integration, and industrial infrastructure projects essential to maintaining and modernizing surface combatants. She specializes in complex procurements involving propulsion systems, damage control technologies, ballast control, and industrial automation, ensuring alignment with Navy operational readiness objectives and defense acquisition regulations. Dobbs maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, LEIDOS, INC., ROLLS-ROYCE CORPORATION, G. S. E. DYNAMICS, INC., and KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC. These contractors provide specialized engineering services, mechanical and electrical systems integration, and mission-critical components for naval platforms. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-reliability solutions under stringent military standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Dobbs consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions structured to promote competition among small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, ensuring equitable access for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms while maintaining mission integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238210 and 238220, reflecting deep engagement with electrical and HVAC systems installation for naval vessels, complemented by acquisitions in facilities support services (561210), computer peripheral equipment manufacturing (334118), and sanitation product manufacturing (325612). This technical breadth underscores her expertise in integrating commercial-grade infrastructure with military-grade reliability across shipboard environments.