The National Institute of Standards and Technology focuses on the procurement of high-precision scientific instrumentation and the maintenance of advanced laboratory environments. Its core priorities center on the acquisition of analytical laboratory instruments, semiconductor machinery, and specialized devices for measuring electricity and industrial process variables.
National Institute Of Standards And Technology is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, National Institute Of Standards And Technology has obligated $1,845,858, issued 4 awards, and worked with 4 contractors. It currently has 9 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology focuses on the procurement of high-precision scientific instrumentation and the maintenance of advanced laboratory environments. Its core priorities center on the acquisition of analytical laboratory instruments, semiconductor machinery, and special...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology focuses on the procurement of high-precision scientific instrumentation and the maintenance of advanced laboratory environments. Its core priorities center on the acquisition of analytical laboratory instruments, semiconductor machinery, and specialized devices for measuring electricity and industrial process variables. The agency emphasizes the operational readiness of its technical infrastructure through recurring service agreements for precision equipment and the integration of high-assurance data transfer systems.
Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward the acquisition of sophisticated hardware and the subsequent long-term maintenance and repair of that equipment. The agency frequently utilizes special notice opportunities for the procurement of replacement parts, prototype boards, and annual support subscriptions. There is a consistent requirement for software publishers and custom computer programming to support its technical operations and data management.
The agency primarily targets vendors within the analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing and electronic equipment repair sectors. While it utilizes a variety of procurement paths, there is a documented preference for SBA set-asides, including 8(a) and SDVOSB designations, alongside the use of sole source acquisitions for highly specialized technical components.
Operating as part of the Department of Commerce, the agency manages a complex technical portfolio requiring a mix of professional scientific services and specialized facility maintenance. Its procurement structure supports a high-tech research environment through a combination of direct acquisitions for precision hardware and subcontracted integration services.
Procurement Analytics
Where National Institute Of Standards And Technology directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at National Institute Of Standards And Technology and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed
Leadership posts
55
Filled
33
Vacant
22
40% of posts
Acting officials
0
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Posts of National Institute Of Standards And Technology
