Aditi Chatterjee

Aditi Chatterjee serves as a procurement specialist within the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, supporting the institution’s mission to advance scientific research through the strategic acquisition of high-precision analytical instrumentation. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of capital equipment procurements, she ensures compliance with state and federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the university’s research priorities in environmental, chemical, and biological sciences. Her portfolio primarily encompasses laboratory-grade equipment including cryogenic milling systems, respirometers, elemental analyzers, and distillation units, all critical to maintaining the integrity and competitiveness of the university’s research programs. Chatterjee collaborates with a diverse range of vendors specializing in analytical laboratory instrumentation, including manufacturers and authorized distributors of scientific equipment. While no single contractor dominates her procurement activity, she consistently engages with firms possessing technical expertise in instrument calibration, installation, and long-term service support. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical documentation compliance, and post-sale service capabilities, fostering partnerships grounded in performance and scientific utility rather than price alone. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside categories. She does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on technical capability and equipment specification alignment. This approach ensures that research-grade instruments meet exacting performance standards, even when sourced from large, established manufacturers. Chatterjee’s primary focus lies within NAICS 334516—Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing—reflecting her deep specialization in procuring scientific instrumentation. She routinely evaluates technical specifications for chromatography systems, mass spectrometers, and other precision measurement tools, demonstrating expertise in laboratory science procurement and regulatory adherence for federally funded research infrastructure.