Diane M Loeb

Diane M. Loeb serves as a Contract Specialist with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she manages the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions to support critical scientific research and behavioral health initiatives. Her role involves developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). She specializes in complex research and development procurements that advance NIDA’s mission to understand drug use and addiction through evidence-based science, frequently handling services related to laboratory research, data analysis, and scientific consulting. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, her procurement patterns indicate a preference for competitive, open-market acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on technical expertise rather than socioeconomic set-asides. She engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large research institutions, specialized scientific service providers, and small businesses that demonstrate capability in high-complexity, mission-critical domains. Her working relationships reflect a collaborative, compliance-driven approach, ensuring transparency and accountability across all stages of contract execution. Diane maintains a strong orientation toward open competition, with 82.3% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. Of the remaining awards, equal portions—8.8% each—are allocated to 8(a) competed contracts and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising technical requirements. Her approach prioritizes merit-based selection while still fostering opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712, encompassing research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, which accounts for over 60% of her portfolio. She also regularly procures administrative management consulting services (NAICS 541611) and scientific publishing or data dissemination services (NAICS 511130), reflecting her domain expertise in supporting the full spectrum of NIDA’s scientific infrastructure and operational needs.