Jason Gerloff

Jason Gerloff serves as a Contract Specialist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support the agency’s mission to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning construction, engineering services, and specialized laboratory equipment procurement, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with NIST’s strategic goals in semiconductor development, advanced manufacturing, and precision instrumentation. His work directly enables the infrastructure and technical capabilities required for national scientific leadership and industrial competitiveness. Gerloff maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., among others. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-precision scientific suppliers and specialized service providers capable of delivering technical solutions for NIST’s unique research environments. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and adherence to stringent quality and safety standards required in federal laboratory settings. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong preference for small business participation. The remaining awards are open to all competitors, allowing flexibility for specialized or non-traditional vendors. This pattern underscores his dedication to fostering competition while expanding opportunities for small, qualified firms in science and technology sectors. Gerloff’s primary NAICS focus areas include Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Engineering Services (541330), and Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), reflecting NIST’s need for facility modernization and laboratory infrastructure support. He also routinely procures Architectural Services (541310) and Power and Communication Line Construction (237130), underscoring his expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects that support the agency’s physical and technical ecosystem.