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National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce - NIST

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inquiries@nist.gov
www.nist.gov/  

Other Contact Information

Public and Business Affairs
100 Bureau Drive Stop 1070
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070

301-975-2758 (Voice)
301-975-NIST (Voice, Public Inquiries)
301-926-1630 (FAX)
301-975-8295 (Voice - TTY)

Description

An agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Technology Administration, NIST's mission is to develop and promote measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life. NIST carries out its mission in three cooperative programs: the NIST Laboratories, conducting research that advances the nation's technology infrastructure; the Baldrige National Quality Program, which promotes performance excellence among U.S. manufacturers, service companies, educational institutions, and health care providers; and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, a nationwide network of local centers offering technical and business assistance to smaller manufacturers.

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Review Date

Thu Nov 10, 2011