Matthew E. Gomer

Matthew E. Gomer serves as a Contract Specialist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where he plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning laboratory instrumentation, specialized manufacturing, and facility infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning purchases with NIST’s strategic priorities in semiconductor development, advanced manufacturing, and scientific instrumentation. His work directly enables research capabilities essential to national security and industrial competitiveness. Gomer maintains established relationships with key contractors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., among others. These partnerships reflect a consistent focus on vendors capable of delivering high-precision analytical equipment, specialized lab services, and engineered metal components. His contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, quality assurance, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers who meet NIST’s rigorous scientific and operational standards. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 66.7% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a significant commitment to small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for one-third of his awards. This balanced approach ensures broad market access while actively supporting small business growth in technical sectors aligned with NIST’s mission. Gomer’s primary NAICS focus areas include 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, 236220 for commercial building construction, and several metal fabrication categories such as 332311 and 332420. He routinely procures precision instruments, custom metal components, and facility upgrades critical to NIST’s research labs and test environments, demonstrating deep expertise in technical procurement domains that support cutting-edge scientific infrastructure.