Linda Spessato

Linda Spessato serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R11 Construction Services Division Center 2 (47PM02), under the General Services Administration. She plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical construction acquisitions for federal infrastructure across the National Capital Region, specializing in integrated design-build procurements for commercial and institutional buildings. Her responsibilities encompass full lifecycle contract management—from solicitation development and source selection to award administration and contract closeout—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the agency’s strategic goals for facility modernization and placemaking. She routinely handles complex, high-visibility construction projects requiring coordinated stakeholder engagement and technical oversight. Linda collaborates with a broad spectrum of qualified construction contractors, primarily those with proven expertise in design-build delivery models and federal facility construction. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing strong track records in federal construction, including those experienced in sustainable building practices, ADA-compliant renovations, and energy-efficient retrofits. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, rigorous quality control, and adherence to federal construction standards, fostering partnerships grounded in accountability and technical proficiency. Linda’s procurement activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, with no current preference for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects the nature of the Division’s large-scale, integrated construction projects, which typically require full-scale general contractor capabilities beyond the capacity of small business concerns. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she ensures all procurements comply with applicable small business subcontracting requirements under FAR Part 19. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing new construction, major renovations, and facility modernization of federal campuses. She possesses deep expertise in managing complex construction contracts involving architectural and engineering services, construction management at-risk, and performance-based specifications. Her domain knowledge includes building systems integration, code compliance, and lifecycle facility operations, ensuring projects deliver durable, mission-ready infrastructure.