Diana Freeman

Diana Freeman serves as a Support Service Specialist with the National Forests in Mississippi, operating under the U.S. Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture. In this role, she is responsible for managing the acquisition and contract administration of essential operational support services critical to maintaining the agency’s forest infrastructure and public access programs. Her procurement activities center on sustaining day-to-day operations through service-based contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives. She primarily handles non-technical, facility-based support requirements that enable field staff to focus on conservation and public safety initiatives. Diana collaborates with a network of small business vendors specializing in custodial, waste management, and facility maintenance services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with local and regional service providers capable of delivering scalable, on-site janitorial and environmental support across remote forest locations. Her working relationships are characterized by responsiveness, reliability, and adherence to federal performance standards, with an emphasis on continuity of service in geographically dispersed and environmentally sensitive areas. Diana maintains a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside preference across all her solicitations, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals under FAR 19.5. She prioritizes small business participation without further sub-categorization, ensuring equitable access for all qualified small entities regardless of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB status. This uniform approach maximizes competition and fosters regional economic development while aligning with the agency’s broader mission of community engagement and sustainable stewardship. Her procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 561720 — Janitorial Services — encompassing routine cleaning, trash removal, restroom sanitation, and facility upkeep for ranger stations, visitor centers, and maintenance facilities. She possesses deep expertise in defining performance-based requirements for sanitation standards, safety compliance, and environmentally responsible waste handling, ensuring services align with federal land management protocols and ecological preservation goals.