Marie A. Gilliam

Marie A. Gilliam serves as a Senior Contract Specialist contractor supporting the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions aligned with NIST’s mission to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on analytical instrumentation, scientific consulting, and advanced manufacturing support, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and strategic alignment with NIST’s priorities in semiconductors, precision metrology, and next-generation lab technologies. Her work directly enables NIST’s research and development infrastructure by securing mission-critical equipment and technical services from qualified vendors. Marie 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 high-precision scientific and laboratory equipment suppliers. She routinely engages with specialized vendors in analytical instrumentation and electronic components, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical specificity and regulatory compliance. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor performance, technical capability, and supply chain reliability to support NIST’s rigorous scientific standards. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 70% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 30% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance demonstrates her ability to secure specialized capabilities while actively promoting small business participation across the socioeconomic spectrum, without favoring specific categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. Marie’s primary NAICS focus is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting her deep expertise in procuring mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and precision measurement tools. She also frequently acquires services under 541690 (Scientific Consulting) and components through 423690 (Electronic Parts Wholesalers), underscoring her technical proficiency in supporting NIST’s advanced research and development initiatives in physics, materials science, and semiconductor metrology.