Virgil Rogers

Virgil Rogers supports the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in executing strategic procurement initiatives aligned with its mission to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. Though his formal title is not specified, his procurement activities center on acquiring specialized engineering, architectural, and construction services critical to NIST’s research facilities and advanced manufacturing infrastructure. He manages complex acquisitions involving technical precision instruments, laboratory build-outs, and environmental control systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and NIST’s mission-driven objectives in semiconductor development and industrial competitiveness. Rogers maintains consistent relationships with key vendors including Quality Biological, Inc., Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL) International, Inc., and Physical Electronics USA, Inc., reflecting a preference for contractors with expertise in scientific instrumentation, laboratory systems, and specialized environmental controls. His contracting patterns suggest close collaboration with niche technical service providers capable of supporting high-precision research environments, often requiring specialized certifications and compliance with federal lab standards. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagement and technical alignment rather than broad commodity sourcing. His procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through partnerships with small, agile firms capable of delivering tailored solutions in engineering and construction services. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are dominant, the consistent reliance on small business set-asides highlights a proactive approach to socioeconomic goals within federal contracting. Rogers’ primary NAICS focus includes engineering services (541330), commercial and institutional building construction (236220), and architectural services (541310), indicating a heavy emphasis on facility modernization and laboratory infrastructure. He also procures specialized HVAC and refrigeration equipment (333415) essential for maintaining controlled environments in NIST’s research labs. His expertise lies at the intersection of technical infrastructure and mission-critical scientific operations, ensuring that physical and environmental systems meet the exacting standards required for national metrology and advanced manufacturing R&D.