Linda Hawthorne

Linda Hawthorne serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (N64267), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the modernization of naval electronic systems, including sonar, radar, and precision navigation instrumentation. Her work directly enables fleet readiness by ensuring timely procurement of advanced sensors, signal processing equipment, and mission-critical test services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning engineering services, manufacturing, and technical testing, aligning acquisitions with the Center’s strategic priorities in undersea dominance and electronic warfare capability enhancement. Linda maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of specialized contractors, including CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Science Applications International Corporation, all of which provide high-precision technical solutions for naval platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing deep domain expertise in electronic systems integration, laboratory testing, and custom manufacturing. She frequently engages contractors with proven capabilities in military-grade instrumentation and ruggedized electronics, fostering reliable supply chains for mission-essential technologies. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 87% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria. However, she consistently allocates 13% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation while prioritizing mission performance. Linda’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and 334511 (Search, Detection, and Navigation System Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in procuring advanced sensor systems, signal processing hardware, and precision calibration services. She routinely sources engineered components for maritime platforms, including machine-shop fabricated parts and miscellaneous electronic assemblies, ensuring compliance with stringent naval specifications and environmental durability standards.