Diane Gamboa

Diane Gamboa serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, supporting the agency’s mission to advance scientific innovation in agriculture through strategic acquisitions of specialized research equipment and technical services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on laboratory instrumentation, precision agricultural systems, and site development critical to crop, livestock, and food safety research. Her work ensures that ARS laboratories maintain cutting-edge analytical capabilities, enabling data-driven solutions for sustainable farming and biosecurity. Gamboa’s acquisitions span high-precision scientific instruments, industrial process control systems, and infrastructure support essential to modern agricultural R&D. Her primary contractor relationship is with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, a trusted partner for site preparation and facility upgrades supporting research infrastructure. This enduring partnership reflects a pattern of engaging specialized vendors capable of delivering complex, compliance-driven construction and site services tailored to sensitive laboratory environments. While McKenzie is her most frequently engaged vendor, Gamboa maintains a broad network of suppliers to ensure technical specificity and timely delivery of mission-critical assets. Gamboa demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 72% of her awards designated for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement strategy consistently prioritizes small business participation, aligning with federal goals to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and locally based vendors. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to foster innovation through diverse supplier engagement while maintaining rigorous technical standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334513 and 334516, reflecting deep expertise in acquiring analytical laboratory instruments and industrial process control systems. She also procures construction materials under 212321 and agricultural processing equipment under 311224, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach that bridges laboratory science with field-ready infrastructure. Her domain expertise lies at the intersection of scientific instrumentation, agricultural engineering, and research facility development.