The National Institute of Standards and Technology focuses on the development and maintenance of precision measurement standards, analytical laboratory instrumentation, and technical infrastructure. Their core mission emphasizes the procurement of high-precision measuring and testing equipment, semiconductor manufacturing technology, and optical instruments.
Department Of Commerce Nist is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Department Of Commerce Nist has obligated $633,998,613, issued 9 awards, and worked with 9 contractors. It currently has 18 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in Engineering Services, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and Custom Computer Programming Services.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The National Institute of Standards and Technology focuses on the development and maintenance of precision measurement standards, analytical laboratory instrumentation, and technical infrastructure. Their core mission emphasizes the procurement of high-precision measuring and testing equipment, semi...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology focuses on the development and maintenance of precision measurement standards, analytical laboratory instrumentation, and technical infrastructure. Their core mission emphasizes the procurement of high-precision measuring and testing equipment, semiconductor manufacturing technology, and optical instruments. Strategic priorities include the integration of Manufacturing Execution Systems, AI-assisted point-to-point integration, and the development of standards-based technical reporting and benchmarking to ensure quality control and analytical verification.
Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward the acquisition of specialized hardware, specifically analytical laboratory instruments and electrical signal measuring devices. The agency frequently procures professional scientific and technical consulting services, custom computer programming, and engineering services. Contract structures include a mix of solicitations and subcontracts, with a recurring need for the repair and maintenance of electronic and precision equipment.
The agency primarily targets NAICS categories related to instrument manufacturing, scientific consulting, and software publishing. There is a strong preference for Small Business Administration set-asides, with additional utilization of 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business programs. Vendor relationships span from specialized equipment manufacturers to technical documentation and compliance validation firms.
The agency operates as a component of the Department of Commerce. Its organizational scope encompasses a wide range of technical activities, from industrial gas manufacturing and building construction to high-level software development and semiconductor machinery procurement.
Procurement Analytics
Where Department Of Commerce Nist directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Department Of Commerce Nist and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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