Leisa R. Lord

Leisa R. Lord serves as a Contract Specialist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that support the agency’s mission to advance measurement science, semiconductor innovation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning construction, technical services, and specialized equipment procurement, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning with NIST’s strategic priorities in precision technology and industrial competitiveness. Her work directly enables critical infrastructure development and laboratory modernization essential to national scientific leadership. Lord maintains established relationships with key contractors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., reflecting her focus on vendors with proven expertise in scientific instrumentation, cleanroom construction, and high-purity supply chain services. She frequently engages with specialized technical providers capable of meeting NIST’s stringent environmental and calibration requirements, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and performance reliability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Lord consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with approximately 64% of her awards designated for small businesses. This pattern underscores her commitment to expanding economic opportunity while ensuring access to agile, innovative vendors capable of delivering tailored solutions for NIST’s mission-critical needs. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting NIST’s ongoing investment in laboratory and facility modernization. She also oversees specialized acquisitions in NAICS 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing), demonstrating technical fluency in procuring advanced equipment for semiconductor process development and metrology systems essential to U.S. technological leadership.