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Chon S. Son

Contracting OfficerDepartment Of Commerce Nist

Chon S. Son is a Contracting Officer at Department Of Commerce Nist. Chon is associated with 193 contracts. Department Of Commerce Nist has $1,017,279,184 in total awards. Activity spans Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and Other Computer Related Services.

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Chon S. Son

Contracting Officer

Agency

Department Of Commerce Nist

Code: 1333ND

Department Of Commerce (doc) › National Institute Of Standards And Technology

Last seen

Aug 29, 2013

Most recent solicitation activity

Role Type

Contracting officer

Contracting Officer Overview

Industry focus, set-aside activity, and contract history for this federal contracting professional.

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Chon S. Son serves as a Contracting Officer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where they oversee the acquisition of mission-critical scientific, technical, and information technology solutions that support NIST’s mandate to advance measurement science and industrial innov...

Chon S. Son serves as a Contracting Officer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where they oversee the acquisition of mission-critical scientific, technical, and information technology solutions that support NIST’s mandate to advance measurement science and industrial innovation. Their portfolio encompasses complex procurements for analytical instrumentation, semiconductor process technologies, and custom software services essential to national competitiveness and technological leadership. Son manages full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and agency-specific guidelines, ensuring compliance with federal standards while aligning acquisitions with NIST’s strategic priorities in precision metrology and advanced manufacturing. Son maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., which provide high-precision laboratory equipment, calibration services, and analytical systems. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep technical expertise in scientific instrumentation and niche IT support, often requiring tailored solutions beyond commercial off-the-shelf offerings. Their contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and long-term service integration. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Son’s socioeconomic contracting strategy, with over 56% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Additional awards support service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and 8(a) firms, demonstrating a deliberate effort to foster equitable access for disadvantaged entrepreneurs in high-tech sectors. This pattern underscores a deliberate alignment with federal small business goals while maintaining technical rigor. Son’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, computer peripheral wholesaling, and custom computer programming services. They routinely acquire specialized hardware, software development, and systems integration services critical to NIST’s research infrastructure, reflecting expertise in procuring highly technical, non-commodity solutions for federal scientific laboratories.

Key Metrics

Total Contracts

193

Associated contracts

Industries

56

NAICS categories

Set-Aside Programs

6

Program types

Set-Aside Share

30.6%

Small-business awards

Procurement Analytics

Where this contracting officer directs award activity across Department Of Commerce Nist, by industry and small-business set-aside program.

Awards by NAICS
423430 - Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers14.5114.5%334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing10.8810.9%541519 - Other Computer Related Services10.3610.4%541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services7.777.8%511210 - Software Publishers4.154.2%541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3.633.6%541512 - Computer Systems Design Services3.113.1%334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing2.592.6%541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services2.072.1%541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services2.072.1%334119 - Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing2.072.1%334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables2.072.1%325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing2.072.1%813920 - Professional Organizations1.551.6%541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)1.551.6%518210 - Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services1.551.6%561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)1.551.6%334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals1.551.6%335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing1.551.6%334112 - Computer Storage Device Manufacturing1.041%335129 - Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing1.041%541513 - Computer Facilities Management Services1.041%561410 - Document Preparation Services1.041%811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance1.041%811212 - Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance1.041%334517 - Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing1.041%423490 - Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers1.041%812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)0.520.5%813312 - Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations0.520.5%541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services0.520.5%811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance0.520.5%238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors0.520.5%325992 - Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing0.520.5%332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing0.520.5%333295 - Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing0.520.5%333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing0.520.5%333999 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing0.520.5%334210 - Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing0.520.5%334310 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing0.520.5%334413 - Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing0.520.5%336999 - All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing0.520.5%339114 - Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing0.520.5%423320 - Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers0.520.5%423420 - Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers0.520.5%423720 - Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers0.520.5%423830 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers0.520.5%511130 - Book Publishers0.520.5%511140 - Directory and Mailing List Publishers0.520.5%511199 - All Other Publishers0.520.5%517919 - All Other Telecommunications0.520.5%519130 - Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals0.520.5%541219 - Other Accounting Services0.520.5%541330 - Engineering Services0.520.5%541613 - Marketing Consulting Services0.520.5%541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities0.520.5%711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers0.520.5%
Set-Aside Breakdown
None - No Set-Aside69.4369.4%

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Department of Commerce sealSAM · SB1341-12-RP-0062Research and Marketing Tasks for MEPDepartment Of Commerce NistDepartment of Commerce sealSAM · NB184000-13-01423NB184000-13-01423 Hardware Security ModulesDepartment Of Commerce NistDepartment of Commerce sealSAM · NB184000-13-00552NB184000-14-00552 AWS GovCloud ServiceDepartment Of Commerce NistDepartment of Commerce sealSAM · SB1341-13-RQ-0118Development of Automated Commissioning Software ToolDepartment Of Commerce NistDepartment of Commerce sealSAM · NB183000-13-01306NB183000-13-01306 Quest TOAD SoftwareDepartment Of Commerce NistDepartment of Commerce sealSAM · NB735110-13-01305NB735110-13-01305 Robot Mobile BaseDepartment Of Commerce NistDepartment of Commerce sealSAM · SB1304-13-RP-0002ARRA- DOC OIG Audits and Oversight of the NTIA BTOPDepartment Of Commerce NistDepartment of Commerce sealSAM · NB183000-13-01245NB183000-13-01245 BizFlow Software RenewalDepartment Of Commerce NistDepartment of Commerce sealSAM · NB480000-13-00770NB480000-13-00770 WebEx Teleconferencing ServicesDepartment Of Commerce NistDepartment of Commerce sealSAM · NB183000-13-00942NB183000-13-00942 SAP BusinessObjects License Maintenance SupportDepartment Of Commerce Nist

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