Linda M. Krough

Linda M. Krough serves as a Contracting Officer at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where she oversees the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure, technology, and support services essential to federal law enforcement training and operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses complex procurements for training facilities, detection and navigation systems, and specialized engineering services, ensuring that training environments remain current, secure, and aligned with evolving federal law enforcement standards. She plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into compliant, performance-based contracts that uphold federal acquisition regulations and support national security objectives. Krough maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche providers with proven expertise in law enforcement-specific infrastructure, range maintenance, equipment supply, and marine operational platforms. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and adherence to federal safety and performance standards, fostering long-term, performance-driven collaborations. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition (78.6%), Krough demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 21.4% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages small business programs to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of delivering specialized goods and services tailored to law enforcement training environments. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes related to computer-related services, search and detection system manufacturing, and engineering services, reflecting a specialization in procurement for advanced training technologies, surveillance and navigation instrumentation, and integrated systems design. Krough’s expertise lies in acquiring high-integrity technical solutions that enhance training realism, safety, and operational effectiveness for federal law enforcement personnel.