Marc R. Zurasky

Marc R. Zurasky 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. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on high-precision analytical instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and advanced manufacturing technologies. His work directly enables NIST’s research in semiconductor metrology, materials characterization, and process control systems, ensuring that federal laboratories have access to cutting-edge tools aligned with evolving scientific and industrial benchmarks. Zurasky maintains consistent partnerships with specialized vendors such as Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC.—organizations recognized for their expertise in analytical instrumentation, calibration services, and vacuum-based measurement systems. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for technically sophisticated suppliers capable of meeting NIST’s rigorous performance and traceability requirements. These relationships are typically established through competitive solicitations that emphasize technical capability, quality assurance, and compliance with federal standards. His procurement strategy demonstrates strong support for small business participation, with over 41% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 5% allocated to HUBZone and 8(a) programs. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation through diverse vendor engagement while maintaining technical integrity. He actively leverages socioeconomic authorities to expand the supplier base without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Zurasky’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting NIST’s emphasis on high-resolution spectrometers, mass spectrometers, and precision sensors. He also regularly procures equipment under NAICS 334513 for industrial process control systems and 811219 for specialized laboratory maintenance services. His domain expertise centers on scientific instrumentation used in metrology, materials science, and semiconductor process validation, ensuring NIST’s research infrastructure remains at the global forefront.