Andrew E. Perry

Andrew E. Perry supports the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in procuring advanced scientific instrumentation and specialized industrial materials critical to the agency’s mission of advancing measurement science and industrial competitiveness. He manages acquisitions for high-precision analytical laboratory equipment, industrial gas systems, and materials essential to semiconductor development, advanced manufacturing, and calibration standards. His procurement activities directly enable NIST’s research in quantum technologies, nanoscale characterization, and metrology infrastructure, ensuring that federal laboratories maintain world-class capabilities in precision science. Perry maintains consistent relationships with key vendors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., firms known for their expertise in analytical instrumentation, vacuum systems, and surface analysis technologies. He also engages with AIRGAS USA, LLC for specialized gas delivery systems and industrial gas supply chains. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technical suppliers with proven capabilities in highly regulated, low-volume, high-complexity environments, indicating a focus on mission-critical performance over commodity procurement. His procurement portfolio is predominantly non-set-aside, with 82.2% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting the specialized nature of the equipment and services required. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 17.8% of awards directed to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes technical fidelity while fostering innovation from qualified small vendors. Perry’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), encompassing mass spectrometers, electron microscopes, and calibration standards systems. Secondary emphasis is placed on NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), supporting cryogenic and specialty gas supply for research environments. His technical domain expertise centers on metrology-grade equipment and materials used in semiconductor fabrication, materials characterization, and precision manufacturing—domains where NIST’s standards directly underpin national technological leadership.