T. Marks

T. Marks serves as a Procurement Technician at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), supporting the agency’s mission to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. In this role, Marks facilitates the acquisition of specialized scientific instrumentation, analytical equipment, and precision manufacturing technologies critical to NIST’s research and development initiatives. They manage the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with NIST’s strategic priorities in semiconductor metrology, advanced materials, and industrial process control. Marks maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., among others. These partnerships primarily involve the supply of high-precision laboratory instruments, calibration services, and specialized gas delivery systems used in NIST’s metrology and materials characterization laboratories. The procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated technical expertise in scientific instrumentation and regulated laboratory environments, emphasizing reliability, traceability, and compliance with ANSI and ISO standards. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Marks’ contracting patterns, with 66% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to engage qualified small businesses capable of delivering niche technical solutions in analytical instrumentation and process control systems. While no set-asides account for the remaining 34%, the overall profile underscores a proactive effort to expand the small business industrial base supporting federal scientific infrastructure. The primary NAICS focus areas include 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 334513 (Industrial Process Control Instruments), and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Devices), indicating deep specialization in procuring equipment for precision measurement, environmental monitoring, and semiconductor process validation. Marks’ expertise lies in acquiring technically complex, low-volume, high-specification instruments essential to NIST’s role as the nation’s premier metrology authority.