Andrea A Parekh

Andrea A. Parekh supports the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with its mandate to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. Though her official title is not publicly listed, her procurement focus centers on high-precision analytical instrumentation, laboratory systems, and technical consulting services essential to NIST’s research infrastructure. She manages complex acquisitions under FAR Part 15, often involving competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts for specialized scientific equipment and technical support, ensuring alignment with federal standards for technical performance and cybersecurity compliance. Parekh maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors such as Quality Biological, Inc., Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL) International, and Physical Electronics USA, Inc.—organizations recognized for their expertise in analytical instrumentation, calibration services, and materials characterization technologies. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven technical capabilities in laboratory-grade equipment, while also engaging specialized service providers for maintenance, calibration, and data analysis support. These partnerships are strategically cultivated to ensure continuity in NIST’s core research operations. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 13.4% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but active commitment to small business participation, with minimal use of 8(a) or EDWOSB programs. Parekh’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring her deep engagement with the procurement of mass spectrometers, spectroscopy systems, and precision metrology tools. She also procures technical consulting services under NAICS 541690 and specialized laboratory support under NAICS 811219, demonstrating expertise in scientific instrumentation lifecycle management and research-enabling procurement strategies critical to NIST’s leadership in standards development and advanced manufacturing.