Jon C Stetz

Jon C. Stetz supports the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with its mandate to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. While his formal title is not publicly designated, his role centers on managing acquisitions for precision instrumentation, semiconductor process equipment, and advanced manufacturing systems essential to national scientific infrastructure. He oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for high-accuracy testing and calibration devices, ensuring alignment with NIST’s technical requirements and federal acquisition regulations. His work directly enables the agency’s leadership in metrology, semiconductor reliability, and industrial process control. Stetz maintains consistent relationships with specialized vendors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., firms known for their expertise in analytical instrumentation, vacuum systems, and precision sensor technologies. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established technical partners with demonstrated capability in developing and certifying laboratory-grade equipment, often requiring compliance with NIST traceability standards. These partnerships are typically long-term and performance-driven, emphasizing technical validation and quality assurance over commoditized procurement. His contracting approach prioritizes small business participation, with nearly half of all awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, innovative firms. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone) dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic emphasis on fostering a diverse supplier base capable of meeting NIST’s rigorous technical demands. Stetz’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 334118 (computer peripheral equipment), 334510 (electromedical apparatus), and 334513/334515 (industrial measurement and electrical testing instruments), reflecting NIST’s core domains in precision sensing, semiconductor characterization, and process control systems. He routinely acquires calibrated sensors, data acquisition systems, and metrology-grade hardware critical to validating national standards and supporting next-generation manufacturing.