Linda L Hardesty

Linda L. Hardesty serves as Chief, Plans & Programs (Location Administration) for the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where she oversees strategic planning and acquisition execution for critical infrastructure and operational readiness initiatives at Joint Base Andrews. In this role, she directs the procurement of security systems, communications equipment, and facility maintenance services essential to sustaining air operations and command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities. Her portfolio includes integrated security services, radio and broadcasting hardware, and audiovisual systems that support mission-critical functions, ensuring alignment with Air Force infrastructure modernization priorities and facility sustainment standards. Hardesty maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., partnering primarily with firms experienced in environmental compliance, hazardous material management, and specialized construction support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, regulatory adherence, and technical proficiency in handling sensitive site operations, fostering long-term contractual collaborations grounded in performance accountability and mission alignment. She exhibits a full commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions under the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5), ensuring equitable access for small businesses regardless of socioeconomic designation. This consistent preference reflects a deliberate strategy to strengthen local economic resilience and expand the pool of qualified contractors capable of supporting complex facility operations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and NAICS 561499 (All Other Business Support Services), encompassing facility upgrades, maintenance contracts, and integrated support services such as waste management, chemical handling, and site-specific logistics. Hardesty’s expertise centers on delivering compliant, mission-driven construction and support solutions that meet stringent Department of Defense standards for operational continuity and environmental safety.