Debra Ann Rosa

Debra Ann Rosa serves as a Contract Specialist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning laboratory instrumentation, engineering services, and facility infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning contract vehicles with NIST’s strategic priorities in semiconductor development, advanced manufacturing, and analytical science. Her work directly enables the procurement of mission-critical capabilities that underpin national economic competitiveness and scientific integrity. Debra routinely collaborates with a stable network of contractors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep technical expertise in laboratory systems, precision instrumentation, and specialized engineering support. Her contracting patterns demonstrate consistent engagement with established providers who possess the technical credentials and quality assurance frameworks necessary to meet NIST’s rigorous scientific and operational standards. While the majority of her acquisitions—72.7%—are conducted without set-asides, Debra maintains a strong commitment to small business participation, with 21.2% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 6.1% awarded through 8(a) competed contracts. Her socioeconomic contracting approach balances mission needs with federal goals for broad vendor inclusion, ensuring diverse capabilities are integrated into NIST’s technical ecosystem. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting NIST’s need for facility modernization and technical consulting. She also frequently procures analytical laboratory instruments under NAICS 334516 and security systems under 561621, demonstrating expertise in acquiring specialized equipment and services that support high-precision research environments.