Jemal Williams

Jemal Williams supports the procurement mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) by managing complex acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to advance measurement science, semiconductor standards, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Though no formal title is listed, their role involves executing full-cycle contract actions for technical services critical to NIST’s research infrastructure and innovation initiatives. They routinely handle solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, focusing on professional, scientific, and technical services that enable precision metrology, cybersecurity testing, and next-generation industrial R&D. Their acquisitions support NIST’s strategic goals in maintaining U.S. technological leadership through standards development and laboratory modernization. Williams maintains consistent relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep expertise in analytical instrumentation, materials characterization, and high-precision laboratory services. Their contracting patterns suggest a focus on long-term, performance-based engagements with firms capable of supporting NIST’s mission-critical research environments, often requiring specialized certifications and technical compliance with federal laboratory standards. Their procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 70% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a strong commitment to small business participation—26.7% of awards are designated as total small business set-asides, and 3.3% are reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This balanced strategy ensures both broad market access and meaningful socioeconomic inclusion. Williams’ portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541613 (marketing consulting), 541511 (custom computer programming), and 541519 (other computer-related services), reflecting NIST’s growing reliance on digital infrastructure, data analytics, and software development to support standards validation and industrial collaboration. They also procure translation services and computing infrastructure services, underscoring the agency’s global engagement and cloud-based research ecosystem needs.