Dianna M. Price

Dianna Price serves as a Small Business Coordinator, playing a pivotal role in advancing small business participation within federal procurement operations. In this capacity, she ensures compliance with statutory requirements for small business set-asides and facilitates meaningful access to contracting opportunities for qualified small entities. Her work supports the broader mission of promoting economic equity and fostering competition in government acquisitions. She typically handles a range of procurement actions across food manufacturing and wholesale distribution sectors, coordinating with contracting officers to structure solicitations that align with socioeconomic goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented, Dianna’s role centers on cultivating partnerships with small businesses, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. She actively engages with small business advocates, Small Business Development Centers, and industry associations to identify capable vendors and guide them through the federal acquisition process. Her approach emphasizes outreach, education, and mentorship, helping small firms navigate complex solicitation requirements and build sustainable government contracting capabilities. Dianna demonstrates a strong commitment to small business inclusion, with approximately 16.7% of her procurement activity designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though the majority of her acquisitions (83.3%) are unrestricted, she strategically leverages set-asides to ensure equitable access and competitive bidding among qualified small firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate balance between operational efficiency and socioeconomic objectives, consistently prioritizing opportunities that empower small business growth without compromising acquisition integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 311421 (Fruit and Vegetable Canning), 311611 (Animal Slaughtering), 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), and 424510 (Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers). She procures a range of perishable and processed food products, including canned goods, frozen meats, and bulk agricultural commodities, requiring expertise in food safety standards, cold chain logistics, and USDA compliance. Her domain knowledge ensures acquisitions meet both nutritional and regulatory requirements for federal feeding programs and institutional supply chains.