Linda Giles

Linda Giles serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on information technology solutions. She routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, including RFPs for systems design, custom software development, and integrated IT support services, ensuring transparency, fairness, and alignment with agency strategic goals. Linda cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse base of vendors, including large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms capable of delivering complex IT services under performance-based contracting frameworks. Her approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, technical capability, and past performance evaluation, fostering a competitive environment that promotes innovation and accountability. She works closely with acquisition teams to align contractor capabilities with evolving operational needs. Linda demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 45% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her set-aside preferences reflect a balanced strategy: while the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively promotes Total Small Business Set-Asides and regularly structures competitions for 8(a) participants. This pattern underscores her dedication to expanding economic opportunity and enhancing the federal government’s partnership with disadvantaged small businesses. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541519, 541512, and 541511, reflecting deep expertise in computer systems design, custom programming, and broader professional IT services. She frequently acquires solutions involving cloud-enabled platforms, data analytics, cybersecurity support, and enterprise software integration, positioning her at the intersection of technical innovation and public sector procurement excellence.