Linda S. Cumberworth

Linda S. Cumberworth serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex information technology acquisitions within her organization, with a singular focus on custom computer programming services. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical technology objectives. Her work directly supports the agency’s digital transformation initiatives by securing tailored software solutions that address evolving operational needs, particularly in system integration, legacy modernization, and bespoke application development. Cumberworth maintains a broad and competitive vendor base, engaging with both large-scale IT service providers and niche software development firms capable of delivering secure, scalable, and mission-specific custom code. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and compliance with cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-53. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate agility in agile and DevSecOps environments, prioritizing vendors with proven experience in government-grade software delivery. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued as non-set-aside procurements. While she does not routinely utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures open access for all qualified vendors, promoting fair and transparent competition grounded in technical merit rather than socioeconomic criteria. Cumberworth’s expertise is concentrated in NAICS 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services, where she procures end-to-end software development, system customization, API integration, and data analytics platforms. Her technical domain centers on mission-critical applications requiring high reliability, auditability, and interoperability with existing federal IT infrastructures, making her a pivotal figure in advancing the agency’s digital capabilities through tailored software solutions.