Linda Liu

Linda Liu serves as a key procurement lead within the NIH A E Construction office, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure services essential to sustaining the National Institutes of Health’s biomedical research mission. She manages the full lifecycle of construction-related contracts, from solicitation and source selection to contract administration, ensuring compliance with federal building codes, safety standards, and mission-critical operational requirements. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the design, renovation, and construction of high-performance laboratory and institutional facilities, with a focus on advanced utility systems, HVAC integrity, and contamination-controlled environments necessary for sensitive research operations. Linda cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of construction contractors specializing in federal research facilities, fostering collaborative relationships with firms experienced in GSA Schedule 541, DBE participation, and federally mandated construction standards. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in federal lab modernization, cleanroom construction, and hazardous material abatement. She maintains a transparent, competitive acquisition process grounded in FAR compliance and performance-based contracting principles. Linda demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her construction solicitations toward full Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small, disadvantaged, and locally based contractors capable of delivering complex facility upgrades. Her contracting approach actively promotes equitable access to federal construction opportunities without reliance on other socioeconomic set-asides, ensuring broad small business engagement across the industry. Her primary focus is on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing new builds, major renovations, and infrastructure upgrades for NIH research campuses. She specializes in procuring services related to structural reinforcement, utility modernization, HVAC optimization, and compliance with NIH Design Guidelines and OSHA standards, ensuring facilities meet the rigorous demands of cutting-edge biomedical science.