Wayne C. Cohee

Wayne C. Cohee serves as a Contract Specialist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to advance measurement science, standards, and technological innovation. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on engineering services and specialized manufacturing equipment, ensuring alignment with NIST’s strategic priorities in semiconductor development, advanced manufacturing, and precision instrumentation. His work directly enables critical research infrastructure and technical capabilities essential to national economic competitiveness and scientific leadership. Cohee 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 procurement of laboratory instrumentation, technical support services, and specialized manufacturing systems. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet NIST’s high-precision operational needs. A strong advocate for small business participation, Cohee consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation through diverse vendor participation and expanding economic opportunity within the federal contracting ecosystem. His socioeconomic contracting strategy aligns with NIST’s broader goals of inclusive technological advancement. His primary NAICS focus is 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting his frequent procurement of technical consulting, systems integration, and R&D support services. He also regularly acquires specialized equipment under 333923 (Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing), underscoring his engagement with industrial infrastructure critical to NIST’s advanced manufacturing laboratories. Cohee’s expertise lies at the intersection of technical specification development and compliant, mission-driven procurement.