Erin Dwyer

Erin Dwyer serves as a Contract Specialist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where she plays a critical role in procuring specialized scientific instrumentation and technical services that support NIST’s mission of advancing measurement science and industrial competitiveness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on high-precision analytical equipment, laboratory systems, and mission-critical technical support services essential to NIST’s research in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and standards development. Her work directly enables the agency’s ability to deliver foundational technologies that underpin national economic and security priorities. Erin maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of technical vendors, including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., all of which provide specialized analytical instruments, calibration services, and laboratory supply solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, technically capable contractors with demonstrated expertise in precision measurement and scientific equipment, often engaging them through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15. These partnerships are characterized by long-term reliability and technical alignment with NIST’s rigorous scientific standards. Erin’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. While she does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach emphasizes technical merit, vendor capability, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations over socioeconomic targeting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), which accounts for half of her activity, reflecting deep expertise in procuring mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and other high-end analytical tools. She also regularly acquires specialized laboratory supplies and maintenance services under NAICS 811219, and occasionally procures niche scientific consumables under NAICS 311514, demonstrating a unique blend of scientific and operational procurement acumen.