Linda A Hale

Linda T. Hale serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction and infrastructure-related contracts, with a focus on public works projects requiring precise technical oversight and risk mitigation. Hale routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 14 and Part 15, ensuring alignment with agency mission needs and fiscal accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, Hale maintains a procurement environment characterized by broad market engagement across general construction and specialty trade contractors. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with consistent outreach to qualified vendors capable of delivering complex civil works and industrial construction services. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical competence, past performance, and adherence to safety and quality standards, ensuring reliable delivery of mission-critical infrastructure. Hale exhibits a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 88.2% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports socioeconomic goals by allocating 5.9% of her portfolio to HUBZone small businesses and an additional 5.9% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach reflects her commitment to both efficiency and equitable opportunity, ensuring that qualified small businesses have access to federal contracting opportunities while maintaining competitive rigor. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), followed by industrial building construction (236210) and painting and wall covering (238320). She also regularly procures power line construction (237130) and specialized equipment manufacturing (332410), demonstrating deep expertise in civil infrastructure, facility construction, and related technical systems. Hale’s domain knowledge ensures accurate solicitation development and effective evaluation of technical proposals within these specialized construction sectors.