Emily Mastronardi

Emily Mastronardi serves as a key procurement lead within the Berkeley National Laboratory – DOE Contractor organization, supporting the Department of Energy’s mission to advance cutting-edge scientific infrastructure. She manages complex acquisitions for high-precision engineering systems critical to national laboratory operations, including superconducting magnets, ultra-high vacuum systems, particle detector components, and specialized machinery for energy science and particle physics research. Her role ensures that procurement aligns with the technical rigor and operational demands of DOE’s flagship research facilities, balancing innovation with compliance under federal acquisition regulations. Her contractor relationships center on engineering firms with deep expertise in precision manufacturing and laboratory-grade systems integration. She regularly engages with specialized vendors capable of delivering custom-built instrumentation, cryogenic components, and radiation-hardened electronics, often requiring rigorous qualification and validation protocols. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she fosters long-term partnerships with mid-sized and niche manufacturers that demonstrate technical agility, quality assurance certifications, and experience in DOE-contracted environments. Mastronardi maintains a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with equal emphasis on open competition and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes participation from small businesses capable of meeting the technical demands of advanced scientific procurement, ensuring broad vendor access without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding the pool of qualified small business suppliers in high-tech manufacturing and engineering services. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting a dual need for technical design support and facility upgrades that house sensitive research equipment. She specializes in acquiring turnkey engineering solutions for accelerator labs, detector halls, and cryogenic infrastructure, demonstrating deep familiarity with the unique requirements of federally funded scientific research environments.