Jill M Johnson

Jill M. Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the agency’s mission to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning scientific consulting, technical services, and specialized laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning contracting actions with NIST’s strategic priorities in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and precision instrumentation. Her work directly enables critical research and development initiatives that underpin national security and industrial competitiveness. Johnson maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Quality Biological, Inc., Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL) International, Inc., and Physical Electronics USA, Inc., reflecting her focus on high-precision technical suppliers and scientific service providers. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms capable of delivering specialized R&D support, calibration services, and analytical instrumentation. She frequently engages with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in metrology, materials characterization, and scientific data systems, fostering collaborative procurement environments that prioritize technical capability and regulatory compliance. While the majority of her acquisitions—81.5%—are conducted without set-asides, Johnson demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 18.5% of awards directed under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5). She actively seeks qualified small businesses capable of supporting NIST’s technical missions, particularly those with expertise in scientific consulting and specialized laboratory operations. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Software Publishers (511210), and Professional Organizations (813920), underscoring her specialization in procuring high-value technical advisory services, research support, and scientific infrastructure. She regularly sources services related to standards development, metrology validation, and advanced testing protocols, reinforcing NIST’s role as a national leader in measurement science.