Linda Criss

Linda J. Criss serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7M9 Uspfo Activity Ks Arng, a critical component of the Department of the Army responsible for sustaining military infrastructure readiness. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for construction and facility support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with operational mission requirements. Her portfolio primarily encompasses industrial and commercial building construction, as well as related equipment installation and maintenance services. Criss plays a pivotal role in translating Army readiness objectives into executable contracts, coordinating with engineers, project managers, and field units to define scope, evaluate technical proposals, and execute award and administration actions that support durable, mission-critical facilities. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Criss routinely engages with qualified contractors possessing demonstrated experience in military-grade construction, facility modernization, and industrial systems integration. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in heavy civil construction, HVAC, electrical systems, and structural modifications tailored to Army training and operational environments. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability, compliance rigor, and timely delivery under tight operational timelines. Criss’s procurement activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This approach prioritizes technical capability and cost-effectiveness in high-stakes infrastructure projects where specialized expertise and proven track records are paramount. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), accounting for 75% of her activity, with additional emphasis on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and NAICS 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors). She specializes in procuring turnkey construction, renovation, and retrofitting of barracks, armories, maintenance shops, and logistics support facilities, demonstrating deep domain expertise in military-specific building standards and force protection requirements.