Erica Miller

Erica Miller supports the procurement mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) by managing complex acquisitions aligned with the agency’s core mandate to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. She oversees contracts for specialized scientific instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and industrial process control systems critical to NIST’s research in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and precision metrology. Her acquisitions directly enable NIST’s mission to bolster national competitiveness through reliable, repeatable scientific infrastructure, ensuring that federal laboratories and partner industries have access to cutting-edge, calibrated technologies. Miller maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of technical suppliers, including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC.—vendors recognized for their expertise in high-precision instrumentation, vacuum-based analytical systems, and calibrated reference materials. Her procurement approach prioritizes technical capability over volume, favoring long-term partnerships with firms capable of customizing or certifying equipment to meet NIST’s stringent metrological requirements. These relationships are built on rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations and a shared commitment to scientific integrity. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 78.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 21.7% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both technical excellence and socioeconomic goals. Miller’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 334513 and 334516, encompassing the acquisition of industrial measurement instruments and analytical laboratory devices used in semiconductor characterization, materials analysis, and environmental testing. Her domain expertise lies in procuring high-reliability systems for quantum sensing, nanoscale metrology, and process control—technologies essential to maintaining U.S. leadership in advanced manufacturing and national security-related R&D.