Diane Heath

Diane Heath serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS), supporting the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems through the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components. In her role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for high-reliability subsystems including switchgear, transformer assemblies, printed circuit boards, and precision electrical instrumentation. Her work directly enables the maintenance, repair, and modernization of naval platforms by ensuring timely delivery of technically complex, defense-grade components that meet stringent military specifications and quality assurance standards. Diane maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders such as Raytheon Company and AMD International Technologies LLC, as well as specialized suppliers like The Entwistle Company LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven capabilities in manufacturing and integrating high-performance electrical and electronic systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, often utilizing firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments tailored to complex engineering requirements. Diane’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on acquiring specialized capabilities from large, qualified industry providers with the scale and technical infrastructure necessary to meet Navy weapon system demands. While small business participation is not currently a primary driver of her award strategy, her contracting decisions prioritize technical excellence, supply chain resilience, and mission-critical delivery timelines over socioeconomic preferences. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing), 335311 (Power Transformer Manufacturing), and 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in electrical power distribution and signal integrity systems. She routinely procures precision components for naval combat systems, including circuit boards, current-carrying wiring devices, and test instrumentation, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense electronics manufacturing and systems integration.