Samantha Lineberger

Samantha Lineberger serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8527 Aflcmc C3IAK unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she supports the acquisition of mission-critical command, control, communications, intelligence, and battle management (C3IAK) capabilities. Her role centers on executing contract actions that modernize and sustain real-time decision-making systems for air and space operations, with a focus on software-driven solutions that enhance multi-domain situational awareness and sensor integration. She manages a portfolio of technical acquisitions aligned with the agency’s strategic imperatives, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing interoperability across joint and coalition forces. Lineberger’s contracting activities are primarily directed toward custom software development and specialized computer services, with established relationships with defense contractors and systems integrators experienced in secure, high-assurance environments. She collaborates closely with vendors capable of delivering agile, DevSecOps-aligned solutions for legacy system modernization, cloud-native architectures, and embedded battle management software. Her working relationships emphasize technical proficiency, cybersecurity compliance, and rapid prototyping capabilities essential for evolving operational needs. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting approach remains fully compliant with all federal small business participation goals through unrestricted, performance-based solicitations. Lineberger’s primary NAICS focus is on Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and Other Computer-Related Services (541519), underscoring her specialization in bespoke software development, systems integration, and mission-critical IT support for C3IAK platforms. She routinely procures secure, real-time data fusion tools, tactical communications middleware, and AI-enhanced decision support systems tailored to the unique demands of air and space operations.