Umar Mansaray

Umar Mansaray supports the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with its mandate to advance measurement science, semiconductor innovation, and advanced manufacturing. Though his official title is not publicly designated, his procurement responsibilities center on acquiring specialized technical services and infrastructure support essential to NIST’s research facilities and laboratory operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning laboratory equipment, IT systems, and facility-related contracting, ensuring alignment with federal standards and NIST’s strategic priorities in technological leadership and industrial competitiveness. Mansaray maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Quality Biological, Inc., ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND LABORATORIES (ATL) INTERNATIONAL, INC., and PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC., firms known for providing high-precision scientific instrumentation, analytical services, and laboratory support solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in technical domains relevant to NIST’s research environment, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance, reliability, and technical specificity rather than volume-based procurement. His procurement strategy demonstrates balanced socioeconomic commitment, with nearly equal distribution between total small business set-asides and non-set-aside awards, and a notable 14.3% allocation to 8(a) competed contracts. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to integrate small, disadvantaged businesses into NIST’s technical supply chain while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent operational needs through open competition. Mansaray’s primary NAICS focus areas include 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors), 541519 (other computer-related services), and 238210 (electrical contractors), reflecting a strong emphasis on facility systems integration, laboratory IT infrastructure, and specialized building services. His work ensures that NIST’s physical and digital environments remain compliant, secure, and capable of supporting cutting-edge scientific research in semiconductors, metrology, and advanced manufacturing.