Michael G. Fredericks

Michael Fredericks serves as a Contracting Officer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where he manages complex acquisitions supporting the agency’s mission to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. He specializes in procuring precision instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and specialized technical services critical to semiconductor development, advanced manufacturing, and scientific research. His portfolio encompasses high-precision measurement devices, calibration systems, and IT-enabled laboratory solutions, ensuring NIST’s infrastructure remains at the forefront of national scientific and industrial competitiveness. Fredericks operates within the full spectrum of federal acquisition regulations, balancing technical rigor with compliance and mission alignment. Fredericks maintains consistent partnerships with key vendors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., reflecting a preference for specialized manufacturers and service providers with deep expertise in scientific instrumentation and analytical systems. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor relationships built on technical capability, quality assurance, and compliance with NIST’s stringent performance standards. He frequently engages with firms possessing niche capabilities in semiconductor metrology, electrical signal testing, and laboratory automation, ensuring NIST’s research initiatives are supported by mission-critical technologies. Fredericks demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of his acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. He also actively supports women-owned small businesses, though to a lesser extent, and prioritizes socioeconomic contracting vehicles that enhance market access for qualified small firms. His approach reflects NIST’s broader goal of fostering innovation through inclusive procurement, ensuring that cutting-edge capabilities are not limited to large contractors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical measurement) and 334516 (analytical laboratory instrumentation), with significant activity in semiconductor manufacturing (334413) and related computer services (541519). He routinely procures high-resolution spectrometers, calibration standards, automated test systems, and specialized software for data acquisition—technical domains requiring deep domain expertise and adherence to NIST traceability protocols.