Diane K. Alcott

Diane Alcott serves as a Contract Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting activities with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on consulting and support services that enhance operational efficiency and logistics readiness. Alcott routinely handles competitive sealed bids, request for proposals, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value for the government. While specific contractor names are not available, Alcott maintains a broad network of qualified vendors capable of delivering process optimization, logistics consulting, and facilities support services. She engages with both large professional services firms and small business concerns, fostering competitive environments that encourage innovation and performance-based outcomes. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear performance metrics, risk mitigation, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability and service quality. Alcott’s procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside procedures. This indicates a focus on selecting the most capable offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, rather than reserving contracts for specific categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB firms. While she does not prioritize set-asides, her process remains fully compliant with all small business participation goals and encourages voluntary small business subcontracting where appropriate. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services) and NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services). She regularly acquires strategic advisory services related to supply chain optimization, workflow redesign, and facility operations management. Her expertise spans operational consulting, logistics analytics, and integrated facility services, positioning her as a specialist in performance-driven professional services procurement.