Linda M. Ehrhart

Linda M. Ehrhart serves as a Contracting Officer for the W7M9 Uspfo Activity Ks Arng under the Department of the Army, where she manages strategic acquisitions to sustain military infrastructure readiness and operational capability. Her portfolio centers on procurement of industrial construction, facility maintenance, and specialized machinery services critical to supporting Army National Guard training and operational units. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with federal standards while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to maintain durable, mission-ready facilities and equipment support systems. Ehrhart cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in industrial building construction, machine shop operations, and commercial/industrial equipment repair. While no single vendor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven technical expertise in military-grade infrastructure and maintenance services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear scope definition, and rigorous contractor accountability to ensure mission-critical deliverables are met on schedule and to specification. Ehrhart demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 28% of her acquisitions set aside for total small business concerns under FAR 19.5. Though she does not frequently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent reliance on small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor participation and foster competitive, resilient supply chains. Her contracting patterns prioritize equitable access for qualified small firms capable of delivering specialized technical services. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336412 (aircraft engine and parts manufacturing), 236210 (industrial building construction), and 811310 (commercial/industrial machinery repair), reflecting deep expertise in defense-related manufacturing and facility sustainment. She routinely procures custom-engineered components, heavy-duty facility upgrades, and maintenance services for high-use operational environments, demonstrating technical fluency in military construction standards and industrial equipment lifecycle management.