Linda Washington

Linda Washington serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within her organization, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and promoting efficient, transparent contracting practices. She specializes in the planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for meat processing services, with a primary focus on ensuring food safety, supply chain reliability, and regulatory adherence. Her role is central to fulfilling the agency’s mission of securing high-quality, domestically sourced meat products processed from carcasses in accordance with USDA standards. Linda oversees both competitive and non-competitive acquisitions, often utilizing FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items and coordinating closely with technical evaluators and program managers to align contractual requirements with operational needs. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Linda consistently engages with a broad spectrum of vendors capable of meeting stringent meat processing standards, including federally inspected establishments and suppliers with HACCP and FSIS compliance certifications. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor capability over size, fostering partnerships with firms that demonstrate consistent quality control, traceability, and adherence to federal food safety protocols. Linda’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, though she remains fully compliant with all small business goals and may consider set-asides when market conditions warrant. Her approach prioritizes value, performance, and regulatory compliance over socioeconomic targeting. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 311612—Meat Processed from Carcasses—where she procures a range of fresh, frozen, and further-processed meat products for institutional use. She possesses deep familiarity with USDA inspection requirements, labeling regulations, and cold chain logistics, ensuring that all contracted services meet federal food service standards.