Tamela Lewis

Tamela Lewis supports the procurement mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), facilitating acquisitions critical to advancing measurement science, semiconductor standards, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Though her formal title is not listed, her contracting activities center on securing specialized technical services and infrastructure support essential to NIST’s mission of ensuring industrial competitiveness and technological leadership. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts involving engineering services, facility construction, and laboratory support, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and NIST’s strategic priorities in precision science and innovation. Lewis maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC.—organizations that provide high-precision analytical equipment, technical consulting, and specialized laboratory services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in scientific instrumentation, cleanroom infrastructure, and technical calibration services, indicating a focus on mission-critical, high-integrity procurement. Her procurement approach demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority remain open competition. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster small business participation without compromising access to specialized technical capabilities. Her primary NAICS focus includes Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, Engineering Services, and Industrial Building Construction—areas directly supporting NIST’s laboratory modernization, cleanroom upgrades, and research facility enhancements. She routinely procures services related to instrumentation calibration, facility systems integration, and technical infrastructure development, underscoring her expertise in mission-aligned technical procurement within a high-stakes scientific environment.