Jillian Staskin

Jillian Staskin serves as a key procurement 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 U.S. industrial competitiveness and national security. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on technical services and facility support essential to NIST’s research infrastructure, including building inspections, environmental consulting, and engineering services. Her work ensures that NIST’s laboratories and facilities maintain the highest standards of precision, safety, and compliance, directly enabling cutting-edge research in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and scientific instrumentation. Staskin 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., which provide niche scientific, analytical, and laboratory support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and regulatory compliance, particularly in areas requiring calibrated instrumentation, hazardous material handling, and facility certification. She prioritizes contractors with proven capabilities in high-precision environments and federal compliance frameworks. A strong advocate for small business participation, Staskin consistently structures procurements with a 69% total small business set-aside rate, reflecting a deep commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals under FAR 19.5. She frequently utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides, demonstrating targeted support for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining rigorous technical standards. Her contracting patterns align with NIST’s broader equity and innovation objectives, ensuring diverse vendors contribute to mission-critical projects. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 541350 (Building Inspection Services), and 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), reflecting NIST’s need for specialized technical oversight of research facilities. She routinely acquires services related to laboratory safety systems, structural integrity assessments, and environmental compliance—domains requiring deep domain expertise and federal regulatory knowledge.