Diane Burnett

Diane Burnett serves as a Contract Specialist at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to maintain and modernize critical naval vessels through precision industrial and engineering services. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for maintenance, repair, and shipyard support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and naval standards. Her acquisitions focus on specialized industrial equipment, mechanical components, and technical services essential to sustaining fleet readiness, with particular emphasis on contract execution, source selection, and performance monitoring for mission-critical maritime infrastructure. Burnett maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., and MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval repair, marine fabrication, and industrial maintenance services. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established, technically capable firms with demonstrated experience in shipyard environments, fostering long-term collaboration grounded in quality, compliance, and operational reliability. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, she actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for small, qualified vendors, aligning with Navy initiatives to strengthen the industrial base through inclusive sourcing. Burnett’s primary NAICS focus areas include 326113 and 326199 for unlaminated plastics and specialty plastic products, 332919 for metal valve and pipe fittings, and 326220 for rubber and plastics hosing and belting—all critical to shipboard systems and mechanical integrity. She also frequently procures services under 532490 for the rental and leasing of specialized industrial machinery. Her technical expertise lies in acquiring components and services essential to propulsion systems, fluid handling, and corrosion-resistant infrastructure, ensuring alignment with naval engineering specifications and safety standards.