Linda Spillman

Linda L. Spillman serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, with a strong emphasis on training, information technology, and workforce development contracts. Spillman works closely with program managers and acquisition teams to align procurement strategies with operational needs, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of mission-critical services. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, supporting both large service providers and small businesses through competed and set-aside mechanisms. She fosters collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, prioritizing transparency, competition, and performance-based outcomes. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair and open access to opportunities while maintaining rigorous oversight to ensure contractual integrity and value. Spillman demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly 41% of her awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 18.5% allocated to 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This reflects a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities and to strengthen the pipeline of disadvantaged and underserved businesses in the federal marketplace. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes related to professional and management development training (611430), computer systems design services (541512), and apprenticeship training (611513), indicating deep expertise in workforce capacity building and IT-enabled learning solutions. She frequently procures curriculum development, instructional design, software customization, and technical training services, positioning her at the intersection of education technology and federal workforce modernization.