Frank Yonce

Frank Yonce serves as an Acquisition Professional within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), supporting the agency’s mission to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation critical to national security and industrial competitiveness. He manages the procurement of specialized scientific and technical services essential to NIST’s research and development initiatives, particularly in semiconductor metrology, advanced manufacturing, and precision instrumentation. His acquisitions focus on enabling cutting-edge R&D through contracted expertise in calibration, analytical validation, and technical consulting, ensuring NIST maintains its leadership in standards development and technological benchmarking. Yonce maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., all of which provide high-precision laboratory equipment, analytical services, and scientific instrumentation support. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and compliance with federal testing and calibration standards. He frequently collaborates with niche suppliers capable of delivering customized solutions for metrology and materials characterization, ensuring alignment with NIST’s rigorous technical requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Yonce directs 85.7% of his acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through small, agile vendors. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs that enhance diversity in the federal technology supply chain, with a clear preference for small businesses capable of delivering specialized scientific consulting and technical support services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), where he secures expert services in analytical methodology, standards development, and technical validation. He also procures specialized computer hardware and software through NAICS 423430, ensuring NIST’s laboratories are equipped with calibrated, traceable instrumentation. His domain expertise centers on supporting NIST’s core technical missions through precise, standards-compliant acquisitions.