Linda Whitlock

Linda D. Whitlock serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), operating under agency code H92241, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical aviation and technical support services for special operations forces. Her portfolio centers on procuring advanced avionics, electronic warfare systems, and integrated mission support solutions that enhance the survivability and operational effectiveness of special operations aircraft and personnel. She manages full lifecycle contracts—from solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements while aligning acquisitions with USSOCOM’s strategic modernization goals. Whitlock collaborates with a diverse array of defense contractors and technical service providers, primarily in the aerospace, training, and systems integration sectors. While no single vendor dominates her award portfolio, she maintains consistent partnerships with firms capable of delivering classified, rapid-deployment aviation support and mission-critical training solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical innovation, and rigorous contractor accountability, fostering relationships with both large defense primes and agile small businesses capable of meeting USSOCOM’s unique operational tempo. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively promotes socioeconomic inclusion, allocating 12.5% of opportunities to total small business set-asides and 9.4% to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs), with a smaller but consistent portion reserved for 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach ensures both mission readiness and broad market participation. Whitlock’s primary NAICS focus areas include flight training (611512), other air transportation support services (488190), and professional development training (611430), with significant activity in technical consulting (541690) and computer-related services (541519). She specializes in procuring mission rehearsal systems, crew training simulators, and avionics integration services, demonstrating deep expertise in the operational needs of special operations aviation.