Diane P. Taylor

Diane A. Taylor serves as a Contracting Officer within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, specifically supporting the Professional Services Schedule (PSS) program. In this role, she manages the acquisition of mission-critical professional and technical services for federal agencies, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, streamlined procurement pathways. Her portfolio primarily encompasses IT services, environmental consulting, and operational support solutions, enabling agencies to rapidly access specialized expertise without the overhead of traditional contracting methods. She plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and responsiveness of the PSS vehicle, aligning acquisitions with evolving federal technical and regulatory priorities. Diane collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors holding GSA Schedule contracts, particularly those qualified under the Professional Services Schedule for IT, environmental, and training services. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on pre-vetted, schedule-holding contractors who meet stringent qualification standards, fostering long-term, compliant partnerships that reduce acquisition cycle times. She actively engages with both large primes and small business subcontractors to ensure robust competition and service delivery across the federal landscape. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.9% of her actions conducted without set-asides. However, she consistently supports socioeconomic goals, with notable emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides (12.9%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides (3.2%), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and inclusion in federal procurement. Diane’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), reflecting deep expertise in IT modernization, systems integration, and environmental compliance support. She routinely procures custom programming, technical training, and professional consulting services, ensuring federal clients have access to agile, specialized talent in high-demand technical domains.