Diane Kohler

Diane Kohler serves as a Purchasing Agent for the USDA Forest Service, where she plays a critical role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support forest health, wildfire mitigation, and operational readiness across remote federal lands. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency strategic priorities. She routinely handles contracts for specialized forestry support services, equipment maintenance, and technical supplies essential to sustaining infrastructure and emergency response capabilities in rugged terrain. Kohler maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized labor services, technical consulting, and industrial supply chain support critical to field operations. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery, often requiring vendors with proven experience in federal land management environments and remote logistics. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kohler prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for 60% of her acquisitions, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity among small, community-based vendors. She also regularly awards contracts to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, demonstrating a clear alignment with federal socioeconomic goals and a commitment to inclusive contracting practices. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 321114 (Wood Preservation), 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), indicating deep expertise in ecological restoration, forest infrastructure maintenance, and specialized trade services. She frequently procures industrial equipment, chemical treatments for invasive species control, and technical supplies for field operations, underscoring her technical proficiency in forestry-specific supply chains and operational logistics.