Diane Bethea

Diane Bethea serves as a Contracting Officer within the 693JJ4 Office of Acquisition Management at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, where she leads the acquisition of technical and professional services critical to advancing commercial motor vehicle safety and regulatory compliance. Her portfolio centers on data-driven safety oversight systems, information technology modernization, and expert consulting services that support the agency’s mission to enhance transportation safety through innovation and compliance. She manages full lifecycle procurements under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and outcomes-driven requirements development. Bethea maintains a consistent working relationship with NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SAFETY RESEARCH INC, a key contractor providing specialized safety research and analytical services. Her procurement patterns reflect deep collaboration with niche technical vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical solutions in transportation safety analytics and regulatory support systems. She prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in federal transportation programs and fosters long-term partnerships grounded in technical excellence and performance accountability. Her contracting approach is strongly aligned with small business participation, with 72.7% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs, including 8(a) competed contracts, to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while ensuring competitive rigor. This pattern underscores her commitment to fostering a diverse supplier base that aligns with federal socioeconomic goals and enhances innovation through small business agility. Bethea’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), where she acquires custom safety analytics platforms and data management systems. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541611 (Management Consulting), supporting IT modernization, regulatory compliance consulting, and workforce training. Her technical domain expertise spans transportation data systems, safety compliance automation, and performance-based training solutions critical to FMCSA’s operational mission.