Diane E. Bradley

Diane E. Bradley serves as a Senior Contract Specialist (Contractor Support) within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex professional services acquisitions to sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics. She specializes in non-personal services contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities through compliant, risk-managed procurement strategies that support mission-critical capabilities. Bradley maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a preference for established partners with proven expertise in technical consulting and research-driven support. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and outcome-oriented task orders, fostering collaborative partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-complexity, mission-sensitive services under tight operational timelines. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and structured task order execution under multiple-award contracts. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 16.7% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission needs and socioeconomic goals. Bradley’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting Services), reflecting deep expertise in IT modernization, data analytics, and enterprise systems support. She also frequently procures educational support services under NAICS 611710, leveraging academic partnerships to enhance workforce development and technical training. Her portfolio underscores a specialization in mission-enabling professional services that bridge technical innovation with operational sustainability.