Linda

Linda serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to deliver secure, reliable, and modernized social services. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—with a primary focus on IT modernization, systems integration, cybersecurity, and critical administrative support services. Her work ensures that SSA’s operational infrastructure remains resilient and aligned with federal compliance standards, directly enabling the uninterrupted delivery of benefits to millions of Americans. Linda maintains established relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co., Inc., and ColorID, LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capacity vendors providing enterprise-level IT, facility management, and identity verification solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships built on compliance, innovation, and service reliability. While 60% of her acquisitions are conducted as open competitions, Linda consistently prioritizes small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Her portfolio regularly supports small businesses across diverse sectors, reinforcing SSA’s dedication to equitable access and competitive opportunity in federal procurement. Her primary NAICS focus includes Court Reporting and Stenotype Services, Offsets of Physicians, and Business Support Services, indicating a nuanced procurement profile that blends administrative, technical, and facility-related requirements. Though her core mission centers on IT and cybersecurity, she also manages niche procurements for specialized support services, showcasing adaptability across both digital and physical operational domains.