Dianne K. Grimes

Dianne K. Grimes serves as a Contracts Manager responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of procurement activities, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical acquisitions for electrical and electronic components. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex procurement actions involving specialized manufacturing and wiring device systems, requiring deep technical understanding and precise contract structuring to meet operational needs. Grimes manages both competitive and sole-source acquisitions, emphasizing transparency, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of mission-enabling goods. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Grimes engages with a broad spectrum of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in electrical equipment production. Her contracting approach favors established vendors with proven technical capabilities in compliance-heavy environments, fostering long-term partnerships built on quality assurance, delivery reliability, and regulatory adherence. She actively evaluates vendor performance metrics and encourages supplier diversity through open competition, though no formal set-aside programs are currently utilized in her acquisition strategy. Grimes’ procurement pattern reflects a 100% focus on non-set-aside contracts, indicating a preference for full and open competition without socioeconomic targeting. This approach suggests an emphasis on technical merit, cost-effectiveness, and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with agency priorities that prioritize performance and scalability over programmatic set-asides. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing) and NAICS 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring custom electrical components, circuitry, connectors, and specialized wiring systems. She routinely manages acquisitions for industrial-grade, high-reliability electrical hardware used in demanding operational environments, demonstrating strong technical fluency in electrical engineering standards and component specifications.