Diana C Loken

Diana C. Loken serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement analysis and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports her agency’s mission by delivering timely, cost-effective solutions through transparent and competitive procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses services related to information services, logistics support, and business process consulting, with a focus on non-defense, mission-enabling contracts that require careful vendor selection and performance oversight. While specific contractor names are not available, Diana consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and general service providers, fostering relationships grounded in compliance, accountability, and performance-based outcomes. Her contracting approach emphasizes fair competition and clear evaluation criteria, encouraging both established contractors and emerging small businesses to participate in federal opportunities. She maintains a collaborative working relationship with program offices to align acquisition strategies with operational needs. Diana demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 41.7% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate emphasis on expanding opportunities for small businesses. She does not appear to prioritize other set-aside categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, but her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a dedication to fostering a competitive small business ecosystem within federal procurement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 519130 (Other Information Services), which includes digital content, data aggregation, and web-based services, followed by NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services). She also regularly procures process and logistics consulting services (NAICS 541614) and facilities support services (NAICS 561210), demonstrating expertise in technology-enabled service delivery and operational logistics. Her technical domain knowledge centers on information systems, data management, and service-oriented contracting in non-traditional federal environments.