Jo-Lynn M Davis

Jo-Lynn S. Davis serves as a Contract Specialist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance the agency’s mission of driving innovation in measurement science, semiconductor technology, and advanced manufacturing. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning scientific instrumentation, technical consulting, and custom software development, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting NIST’s strategic priorities in national security and industrial competitiveness. Her work directly enables the procurement of high-precision tools and analytical services critical to federal R&D initiatives. Davis maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., reflecting her focus on specialized scientific and technical service providers. Her contracting patterns emphasize partnerships with firms possessing deep domain expertise in laboratory instrumentation, analytical software, and precision manufacturing support. These relationships are typically established through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contract structures, ensuring technical rigor and accountability. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 81.2% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation—18.3% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with minimal use of HUBZone or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a balanced strategy favoring technical capability while still fostering small business engagement where appropriate. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring her specialization in procuring advanced computing solutions, scientific advisory services, and high-accuracy instrumentation. Her expertise lies in aligning procurement strategy with NIST’s technical needs in semiconductors, metrology, and materials science.