Diane M. Chong

Diane M. Chong serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aerospace and defense capabilities. Her portfolio centers on the acquisition of high-precision instrumentation, electrotherapeutic and electromedical devices, and industrial measurement systems essential for flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. Chong manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and closeout—ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning procurements with the Air Force’s operational readiness objectives. She specializes in complex technical acquisitions requiring rigorous performance specifications and stringent quality assurance protocols. Chong maintains a consistent and strategic relationship with C MARTIN CO INC, a trusted vendor with demonstrated expertise in manufacturing and integrating specialized conveying and material handling systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, leveraging proven technical capabilities and reliable delivery performance. She prioritizes vendors with deep domain knowledge in aerospace-grade equipment and maintains a disciplined focus on compliance, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes. Chong demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her procurements under the FAR 19.5 Total Small Business Set-Aside program. This deliberate strategy ensures maximum opportunity for small businesses to contribute to national defense capabilities, fostering innovation and resilience within the supplier base. Her contracting patterns reflect a structured preference for small business prime contractors, reinforcing DoD socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. Her primary procurement focus is aligned with NAICS 333922—Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing—where she acquires custom-engineered systems for material transport, laboratory automation, and precision handling in high-stakes aerospace environments. Her technical expertise lies in evaluating mechanical, electro-mechanical, and automated systems that meet exacting military standards for durability, contamination control, and operational reliability in flight test and maintenance facilities.