Diane C Krueger

Diane C. Krueger serves as Deputy Director, Contracts for the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk, where she oversees the strategic planning and execution of procurement initiatives critical to sustaining the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant fleet. In this role, she ensures the timely acquisition of specialized engineering, maintenance, and industrial support services essential to vessel readiness, including propulsion systems, marine HVAC, navigation instrumentation, and shipyard infrastructure upgrades. Her leadership directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain operational continuity of government-owned maritime logistics vessels through compliant, efficient, and technically sound contracting practices. Krueger cultivates partnerships with a diverse array of industrial vendors, including firms specializing in marine engineering, ship repair, and critical component manufacturing. Her contracting portfolio regularly engages qualified small businesses and mid-tier suppliers with proven expertise in naval vessel systems, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. She emphasizes collaborative engagement with contractors who possess niche technical capabilities in shipboard system modernization and preventive maintenance protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Krueger consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly half of her agency’s acquisitions reserved for small businesses. While no specific socioeconomic categories dominate, her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate emphasis on expanding opportunities for small, capable vendors with relevant industrial experience, aligning with DoD-wide goals to enhance competition and innovation within the maritime support sector. Her technical procurement focus centers on NAICS 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep engagement with propulsion system overhauls, marine mechanical design, and dry-dock repair services. She routinely manages acquisitions for complex shipboard systems including heat exchangers, HVAC units, and auxiliary power components, demonstrating specialized expertise in naval industrial logistics and technical specification development.