Monifa Coleman

Monifa Coleman serves as a Contract Specialist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that advance the agency’s mission of enhancing scientific precision, industrial competitiveness, and technological innovation. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on analytical instrumentation, research and development services, and technical consulting, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting NIST’s core focus on measurement science and advanced manufacturing. Her work directly enables critical R&D initiatives in semiconductors, quantum technologies, and laboratory standards development. Coleman maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., who provide specialized laboratory equipment, scientific instrumentation, and technical support services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with deep domain expertise in analytical chemistry, materials characterization, and precision engineering, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical reliability and regulatory compliance. Her contracting approach demonstrates strong support for small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. While no single set-aside program dominates, her portfolio consistently prioritizes small businesses capable of delivering high-precision technical solutions aligned with NIST’s mission-critical needs. Coleman’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in procuring mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and calibration-grade instrumentation. She also regularly supports research and development activities under NAICS 541712 and technical consulting services under 541690, demonstrating expertise in acquiring complex scientific solutions that underpin national standards and industrial innovation.