Diane Byers

Diane Byers serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R8 Acquisition Management Division, where she manages the procurement of critical infrastructure and operational support services for federal buildings and land ports of entry. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR Part 36 and Part 19, with a focus on design-build construction, facility modernization, and integrated building systems. She ensures compliance with federal standards for safety, sustainability, and efficiency while coordinating with technical stakeholders to align contracting strategies with mission-critical facility needs. Byers maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC., reflecting a preference for established small businesses with proven track records in facility services and site development. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships built on performance reliability, regulatory compliance, and responsiveness to dynamic facility requirements across diverse geographic locations. Her procurement strategy demonstrates strong support for socioeconomic programs, with over 47% of awards issued as no set-aside and nearly 41% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity among underrepresented small business categories while maintaining competitive integrity. Byers specializes in acquisitions governed by NAICS codes 334413 (semiconductor and related device manufacturing) for security and building automation systems, 541310 (architectural services) for facility design and renovation, and 561990 (all other support services) for maintenance and logistics. Her technical domain expertise spans integrated building systems, electrical infrastructure, and physical security services, positioning her as a key player in modernizing federal infrastructure through technically sound, compliant, and socially responsible contracting practices.