Lynda K Biedermann

Lynda K. Biedermann serves as a Contracting Officer within the Science and Technology Acquisition Division of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she plays a pivotal role in securing advanced scientific, technical, and engineering capabilities critical to national security. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions spanning research and development, systems integration, and operational support for homeland defense technologies—including cybersecurity, biothreat detection, and critical infrastructure resilience. Her portfolio emphasizes high-impact, mission-critical procurements aligned with the agency’s mandate to advance next-generation defense systems through innovative sourcing strategies. Biedermann maintains a strategic working relationship with MICROSOFT CORPORATION, engaging the vendor on enterprise-scale technology solutions that support secure cloud infrastructure, data analytics, and secure communications platforms. Her contracting approach reflects a preference for established industry partners with proven technical capacity, while still integrating small business innovation where mission requirements allow. She fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships grounded in FAR compliance and risk-managed acquisition practices. Her contracting patterns reveal a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. While the majority of her contracts remain open to full and open competition, she consistently leverages small business set-asides to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of delivering specialized technical services. Biedermann’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325414 (Biological Product Manufacturing), 112111 (Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming), and 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), reflecting a unique blend of life sciences, biosecurity, and physical security needs. Her expertise spans procurement of biosensors, biocontainment systems, and perimeter security services—domains requiring precise technical specifications and stringent regulatory compliance. She is adept at navigating interdisciplinary requirements where scientific rigor meets operational readiness.