Diane Foskett

Diane R. Foskett serves as a Buyer at Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical marine engineering systems, structural components, and industrial maintenance services essential to the readiness and sustainment of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets. Her procurement activities center on the acquisition of fabricated metal products, fluid power components, and shipbuilding-related hardware, ensuring the operational integrity and longevity of naval vessels. Foskett manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—aligned with Department of the Navy strategic priorities for fleet modernization and maintenance. She maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including TIMKEN GEARS & SERVICES INC., CURTISS-WRIGHT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CORP, BELLINGHAM MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC., PALFINGER MARINE USA, LLC, and JERED LLC. These contractors specialize in precision-engineered mechanical systems, marine lifting equipment, and custom-fabricated naval components, reflecting Foskett’s focus on high-reliability, mission-critical suppliers with proven naval experience and technical certification. Foskett demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 82.7% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes small business participation, frequently leveraging 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB capabilities to ensure broad vendor access and resilience in the naval supply base. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse, agile supplier network capable of meeting stringent military specifications. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), 332321 and 332322 (metal window, door, and sheet metal work), and 336611 (shipbuilding and repair). She specializes in procuring precision-fabricated hardware, marine-grade structural components, and fluid power fittings, demonstrating deep technical expertise in naval fabrication standards and shipboard system integration.