Diane G. Tillison

Diane G. Tillison serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within her organization, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. She specializes in the planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for specialized chemical product manufacturing, with a focus on technical specifications requiring precise regulatory adherence. Her role is critical to enabling the agency’s operational capabilities through timely and legally sound acquisition strategies, often coordinating with technical evaluators, legal counsel, and program managers to align contracting decisions with strategic objectives. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in available data, Tillison engages with a broad spectrum of vendors capable of meeting the stringent quality, safety, and regulatory standards required for miscellaneous chemical product manufacturing. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering transparent and efficient contracting processes. She works with both large manufacturers and small businesses capable of delivering specialized chemical formulations, prioritizing technical capability and regulatory compliance over size or legacy status. Tillison’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical merit and cost-effectiveness, rather than socioeconomic categorizations. Her approach underscores a commitment to market-driven outcomes while maintaining rigorous standards for product performance and safety. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325998, encompassing the manufacture of all other miscellaneous chemical products and preparations. This includes specialized formulations for industrial, laboratory, or institutional use, requiring deep technical understanding of chemical composition, handling protocols, and compliance with EPA and OSHA standards. Tillison’s expertise ensures that acquisitions meet exacting technical requirements while supporting mission-critical applications in regulated environments.