Diane K Thompson

Diane K. Thompson serves as a Procurement Technician for the Lolo National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain forested landscapes through strategic acquisition of critical infrastructure and ecological services. She plays a vital role in executing procurements aligned with federal contracting regulations, managing solicitations and contract administration for projects related to forest road maintenance, trail construction, water systems, and support activities for forestry operations. Her work ensures timely delivery of services essential to public safety, resource conservation, and infrastructure resilience across western Montana’s rugged terrain. Thompson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including Quality Construction Co., YOY Inc., Century Warehousing, Inc., Oregon Woods, Inc., and the County of Kootenai. These partnerships reflect a pattern of collaboration with regional firms experienced in heavy civil construction, timber handling, logistics, and land management support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, local engagement, and technical competency, often favoring vendors with proven track records in remote-site operations and environmental compliance. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity for small firms. A minimal but intentional portion of awards are designated as HUBZone set-asides, underscoring her alignment with federal socioeconomic goals. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides highlights a balanced, mission-driven approach to inclusive contracting. Thompson’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in highway and bridge construction (237310) and commercial building (236220). She specializes in acquiring services related to forest road rehabilitation, erosion control, debris removal, and ecological restoration, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and environmental demands of federal land management operations.