Marisha Curtis

Marisha Curtis supports the procurement mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) by managing acquisitions critical to advancing measurement science, semiconductor standards, and advanced manufacturing technologies. While her formal title is not listed, her role centers on executing complex contract actions that enable NIST’s technical laboratories to maintain world-class capabilities in precision instrumentation, calibration systems, and analytical testing services. She handles a diverse portfolio of procurement actions—including both commercial and specialized scientific equipment—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and NIST’s strategic imperatives in national security and industrial innovation. Curtis maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors such as Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., which provide specialized laboratory instruments, calibration standards, and analytical software solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect deep engagement with vendors capable of delivering high-precision, research-grade equipment and technical services, often requiring compliance with NIST-specific technical specifications and quality assurance protocols. These partnerships are typically long-term and performance-driven, emphasizing technical reliability and scientific rigor. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 40% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms. While the majority of contracts are unrestricted, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to foster innovation from emerging technical vendors in the scientific instrumentation and testing services sectors. Curtis’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), reflecting her specialization in procuring advanced sensors, metrology systems, and accredited testing capabilities. She also frequently sources software solutions under NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers), particularly for data analysis, instrument control, and standards-compliant simulation tools. Her domain expertise spans semiconductor metrology, materials characterization, and digital laboratory infrastructure, ensuring NIST’s technical leadership remains at the forefront of global scientific advancement.