Linda M Young

Linda M. Young serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized scientific and laboratory equipment, as well as related technical services. In her role, she executes procurements in full compliance with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring transparency, competition, and value for taxpayer dollars. Her responsibilities span the full acquisition lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—primarily supporting analytical instrumentation and life sciences infrastructure. She plays a critical function in enabling mission-critical research and testing capabilities by securing high-precision equipment and qualified vendors. Linda cultivates relationships with a broad base of suppliers, including manufacturers of analytical laboratory instruments, medical equipment wholesalers, and technical service providers. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing the technical expertise to meet stringent performance and compliance standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical evaluation, and vendor reliability, fostering partnerships with both large manufacturers and niche suppliers capable of delivering specialized, high-reliability products. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 96.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. Only 3.3% of awards are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a targeted but limited use of socioeconomic programs. This suggests she prioritizes technical capability and market competitiveness over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all applicable small business regulations when appropriate. Linda’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring chromatography systems, spectrometers, and other lab-grade instrumentation. Secondary areas include biological product manufacturing, medical equipment wholesale distribution, and institutional support for educational and research facilities. Her domain knowledge spans laboratory automation, compliance with ISO and FDA standards, and the procurement of high-tech, low-volume scientific goods essential to R&D environments.