Linda N Okimura

Linda N. Okimura serves as a Contract Specialist for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), where she plays a critical role in executing mission-critical procurements that support secure, interoperable information systems for global military operations. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DoD-specific regulations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses IT infrastructure, cybersecurity-enabled systems, and mission support services essential to command and control, network resilience, and cyber-enabled decision-making across all domains. Okimura collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including small businesses and specialized service providers delivering systems design, maintenance, and audio-video equipment solutions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing niche technical capabilities in commercial and industrial equipment repair, computer systems design, and specialized electronics manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and risk-mitigated contract structures tailored to DISA’s dynamic operational requirements. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Okimura consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to foster economic inclusion and enhance innovation through partnerships with SDVOSBs, HUBZone firms, and other socioeconomically disadvantaged vendors, aligning with DISA’s broader commitment to a resilient and diverse supplier base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance). These reflect her expertise in acquiring custom software solutions, secure communication hardware, and mission-critical equipment maintenance services that underpin DISA’s global network infrastructure and cyber defense capabilities.