Gina Lee

Gina Lee supports the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with its mandate to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. She manages acquisitions for high-precision analytical instrumentation, software development, and specialized laboratory services essential to NIST’s research in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and scientific calibration. Her work ensures that NIST maintains access to cutting-edge technologies that underpin national economic competitiveness and industrial resilience, with a focus on procurement vehicles that support rapid deployment of validated, standards-compliant solutions. Lee maintains established relationships with key vendors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC.—organizations recognized for their expertise in analytical instrumentation, laboratory automation, and materials characterization systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for proven suppliers with demonstrated technical capability in NIST-specific domains, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure continuity in high-stakes research environments. She frequently engages contractors with specialized certifications in metrology, ISO-compliant manufacturing, and federal laboratory support services. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted competitions (75.8%), she consistently prioritizes small business participation, with nearly a quarter of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation from emerging vendors with niche capabilities in scientific instrumentation and data analytics, aligning with NIST’s broader goals of broadening the supplier base in critical technology sectors. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with significant activity in software publishing (513210) and other computer-related services (511519). She procures mass spectrometers, semiconductor process control systems, calibration software, and data analysis platforms—tools fundamental to NIST’s role in establishing national and international technical standards. Her expertise lies at the intersection of scientific rigor and federal acquisition compliance, ensuring that procurement decisions directly enable NIST’s mission of precision and innovation.