Linda Byrne

Linda J. Byrne serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across technical and engineering service domains. She plays a pivotal role in executing agency acquisition strategies by ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations, including FAR Part 15 negotiated acquisitions and performance-based service contracts. Her portfolio centers on high-technical-demand requirements, particularly in research and development, engineering services, and specialized transportation support, often involving competitive sealed bidding and requirements defined through detailed statements of work. Byrne’s work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities while upholding integrity, transparency, and fiscal accountability throughout the acquisition lifecycle. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly identifiable in available data, Byrne routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large primes and mid-tier firms with proven technical expertise in physical sciences, engineering, and rail systems support. Her procurement patterns suggest a preference for established contractors with demonstrated capability in delivering specialized technical services, often through multiple-award task order contracts or indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity mechanisms. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance metrics and compliance with contract deliverables. Byrne exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 90.5% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 9.5% of her contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in technical service markets. Her approach balances broad competition with targeted opportunities for small businesses, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals without compromising mission needs. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 541990 (other professional services), 541330 (engineering services), and 336510 (railroad rolling stock manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring advanced technical solutions, scientific research, and rail transportation support systems. She routinely handles acquisitions involving analytical instrumentation, systems engineering, and specialized manufacturing, demonstrating proficiency in highly technical, performance-based contracting environments.