Diane M Chinea

Diane M. Chinea serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing infrastructure modernization and operational readiness across Air Force installations. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements for mission-critical facility systems, including fire safety upgrades, electronic communications infrastructure, and integrated security technologies. Her acquisitions directly support the agency’s strategic priorities in sustaining resilient defense environments, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with national defense objectives. Chinea maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing both specialized technical services and construction-related solutions. She engages vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting environments that emphasize accountability and mission alignment. Her procurement strategy demonstrates strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately one-third of her awards designated as 8(a) competed set-asides, and an equal share allocated as no set-aside or total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly utilizes HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden participation among underrepresented small businesses while maintaining rigorous acquisition integrity. Chinea’s primary NAICS focus includes 491110 (Postal Service) and 492210 (Local Messengers and Local Delivery), indicating significant procurement of logistics and delivery support services critical to installation operations. She also actively acquires services under 811219 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) and 221122 (Electric Power Distribution), demonstrating expertise in facility maintenance, utility integration, and infrastructure resilience. Her technical domain spans facility modernization, utility system upgrades, and mission-critical support services essential to Air Force operational continuity.