Dennis Gagliardi

Dennis Gagliardi serves as Contractor Support at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where he facilitates the acquisition of specialized scientific, technical, and laboratory services critical to advancing measurement science and industrial innovation. In this role, he supports the end-to-end contracting lifecycle for mission-critical procurements that enable precision in semiconductor development, advanced manufacturing, and analytical instrumentation. His responsibilities include coordinating requirements definition, vendor outreach, and contract administration to ensure alignment with NIST’s strategic goals in standards development and technological leadership. He primarily handles service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, focusing on consulting, systems design, and technical testing services. Gagliardi maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of high-capacity contractors, including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements in areas such as laboratory instrumentation support, custom software development, and specialized analytical services. His procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency and reliability, often selecting vendors with demonstrated expertise in NIST’s core domains, including metrology, materials characterization, and calibration systems. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gagliardi consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 80% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of delivering niche scientific and technical services. His contracting patterns align with NIST’s broader socioeconomic goals, fostering innovation through partnerships with small, agile firms that bring specialized capabilities to complex technical challenges. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), complemented by significant activity in 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services). He regularly procures services related to laboratory automation, metrology software, analytical instrument support, and systems integration—domain-specific expertise essential to NIST’s mission in standards development and national technological infrastructure.