Diana C. Knight

Diana C. Knight serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports mission-critical procurement activities aligned with national energy and laboratory infrastructure priorities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical contracts involving energy systems, analytical instrumentation, and facility support services, requiring deep familiarity with performance-based contracting, source selection procedures, and post-award contract management. While specific contractor names are not available, Diana routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large industrial contractors in the petroleum and analytical equipment sectors, as well as small businesses capable of delivering specialized janitorial and wholesale distribution services. Her working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven technical capability and regulatory compliance, particularly those experienced in handling hazardous materials, precision instrumentation, and energy infrastructure support. She fosters collaborative partnerships that emphasize transparency, performance metrics, and timely delivery. Diana demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 28% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Although she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small entities while maintaining competitive rigor in source selection. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), reflecting expertise in energy infrastructure and related industrial services, followed by NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), indicating experience with high-precision scientific equipment procurement. She also manages support contracts under NAICS 561720 and 424720, demonstrating broad competency in facility operations and bulk commodity distribution. Her technical domain expertise spans energy systems, laboratory instrumentation, and industrial supply chain logistics.