Diane Zientek

Diane Zientek serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical security services, ensuring timely and compliant acquisition of protective personnel and integrated surveillance systems to safeguard federal facilities. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting source selection, negotiating contract terms, and administering performance-based contracts under strict regulatory frameworks. She specializes in firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts aligned with physical security mission requirements, working closely with program managers and security analysts to align contracting outcomes with operational needs. Diane maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security guard services and related operational support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in federal facility protection, emphasizing reliability, compliance, and performance metrics. She engages these contractors through multiple award task order contracts and basic ordering agreements, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in accountability and measurable outcomes. Diane’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside approach, with no utilization of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. Her focus is on achieving mission-critical outcomes through broad competition among qualified vendors, prioritizing capability, experience, and compliance over socioeconomic preferences. Her primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 561612—Security Guards and Patrol Services—where she acquires armed and unarmed security personnel, access control services, mobile patrol operations, and integrated monitoring systems. She possesses deep expertise in performance-based service contracting, ensuring contractor deliverables meet Federal Protective Service standards for facility security, emergency response readiness, and personnel vetting protocols.