Collin Randall

Collin Randall serves as the primary procurement lead for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), supporting the agency’s mission to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation critical to national security and industrial competitiveness. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on analytical instrumentation, semiconductor manufacturing processes, and specialized laboratory services, ensuring NIST maintains cutting-edge capabilities in precision science. His contracting activities are aligned with federal acquisition regulations to support high-risk, high-impact R&D initiatives requiring technical rigor and supply chain resilience. Randall maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., who provide specialized laboratory equipment, calibration services, and advanced analytical systems. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in precision instrumentation and semiconductor process support, while also engaging firms capable of rapid technical adaptation to evolving NIST research requirements. These partnerships are characterized by long-term reliability and deep technical alignment with NIST’s mission-critical labs. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the technical specificity and limited vendor base in high-precision domains. However, he actively supports small business participation through 20% total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring emerging innovators contribute to NIST’s technological ecosystem without compromising performance or compliance standards. Randall’s procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing), and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting deep engagement with precision equipment, semiconductor fabrication tools, and computational analysis platforms. His expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical hardware and services that enable NIST’s leadership in metrology, materials science, and next-generation manufacturing standards.