SECTION 1. PURPOSE.

.01 This Order prescribes the organization and assignment of functions within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scope of authority and functions are in Department Organization Order 30-2A.

.02 This revision establishes the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology as authorized by the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Reauthorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-358).

.03 This revision reflects the reorganization of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and transforms the Laboratory Program structure from 10 to 6 components: 2 measurement laboratories, 2 technology laboratories and 2 user facilities.

a. Abolishes the Deputy Director position.

b. Establishes three new Associate Director positions within the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology: Associate Director for Laboratory Programs; Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services; and Associate Director for Management Resources.

c. Establishes the Office of Special Programs.

d. Establishes the Material Measurement Laboratory.

e. Establishes the Physical Measurement Laboratory.

f. Establishes the Engineering Laboratory.

g. Establishes the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology.

h. Establishes the NIST Center for Neutron Research.

i. Abolishes the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory and tranfers functions, FTEs, and funds to the Physical Measurement Laboratory and the Information Technology Laboratory.

j. Abolishes the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory and transfers functions, FTEs, and funds to the Physical Measurement Laboratory and the Engineering Laboratory.

k. Abolishes the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory and transfers functions, FTEs, and funds to the Material Measurement Laboratory and the Physical Measurement Laboratory.

l. Abolishes the Physics Laboratory and transfers functions, FTEs, and funds to the Physical Measurement Laboratory.

m. Abolishes the Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory and transfers functions, FTEs, and funds to the Material Measurement Laboratory.

n. Abolishes the Building and Fire Research Laboratory and transfers functions, FTEs, and funds to the Engineering Laboratory.

o. Abolishes Technology Services and transfers functions, FTEs, and funds to the Physical Measurement Laboratory, the Material Measurement Laboratory, the Information Technology Laboratory.

p. Renames the Baldrige National Quality Program to the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program and designates it as an organizational unit that reports to the Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services.

q. Establishes the Boulder Site Management Office.

r. Renames the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to the Office of Financial Resource Management.

s. Renames the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer to the Office of Workforce Management.

t. Renames the Office of the Chief Information Officer to the Office of Information Systems Management.

u. Renames the Office of the Chief Facilities Management Officer to the Office of Facilities and Property Management.

v. Renames the Office of Chief Safety Officer to the Office of Safety, Health and Environment and designates it as an organizational unit that reports to the Associate Director for Management Resources.

w. Abolishes the Advanced Technology Program and establishes the Technology Innovation Program.

SECTION 2. ORGANIZATION.

The organization structure and line of authority of NIST is depicted in the attached organization chart (Exhibit 1).

SECTION 3. OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.

.01 The Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology determines the policies and priorities of NIST and directs the development and execution of its scientific, technical, innovation, industrial and administrative programs within the guidelines set by the Secretary of Commerce.

The Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology is supported by: the Associate Director for Laboratory Programs; the Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services; and the Associate Director for Management Resources. In addition, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology is supported by the Chief of Staff, whose function is to advise and provide extensive professional assistance and recommendations on issues before the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and the Institute.

.02 The Associate Director for Laboratory Programs shall assist the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology in the direction of NIST and perform the functions of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology in the absence or unavailability of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology. The Associate Director for Laboratory Programs shall provide direction and operational guidance for the scientific and technical mission-focused laboratory programs of the Institute; serve as lead for program and budget development for laboratory programs; manage and improve the laboratory safety program; coordinate interagency and outreach activities; and represent NIST and the laboratory programs to external audiences. The Associate Director for Laboratory Programs shall have overall responsibility for policies and procedures to prevent the inappropriate release or transfer of controlled technology to foreign nations (actual or deemed) and to control NIST equipment and technology subject to U.S. export control laws, regulations and policies. In addition, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology is supported by the Office of Special Programs, which reports through the Associate Director for Laboratory Programs, whose function is to provide coordination and oversight of high-profile programs that span the mission and expertise of two or more laboratories.

.03 The Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services shall assist the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology in the direction of NIST and shall provide programmatic direction and operational oversight for programs supporting innovation and industry services; lead program and budget development for extramural grant programs including economic analysis and construction grants; coordinate interagency and outreach activities; and represent NIST and the industry-focused programs with external audiences.

.04 The Associate Director for Management Resources shall assist the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology in the direction of NIST and serve as the Chief Operating Officer in managing and carrying out the administrative and technical infrastructure and support programs essential for daily operations throughout NIST. The Associate Director for Management Resources is responsible for the delivery of efficient and effective operations and services including safety and security; financial management; human resources management; information management; facilities management; and all other administrative services critical to supporting the scientific research programs and innovation and industry-focused programs.

SECTION 4. FUNCTIONS REPORTING TO THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR LABORATORY PROGRAMS.

.01 The Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) shall serve as the national reference laboratory for measurements in the chemical, biological, and material sciences through activities ranging from fundamental and applied research on the composition, structure, and properties of industrial, biological, and environmental materials and processes, to the development and dissemination of certified reference materials, critically evaluated data, and other programs to enable assurance of measurement quality.

The MML shall serve a very broad range of industry sectors ranging from transportation to biotechnology by conducting research, and providing its output in the form of measurement services and measurement quality assurance tools to address problems of national importance such as: assessment of climate change; renewable energy; the nation’s aging infrastructure; environmental quality; food safety and nutrition; forensics and homeland security; healthcare measurements; and manufacturing ranging from advanced materials to photovoltaics to biologic drugs. The MML shall also be responsible for coordinating the NIST-wide Standard Reference Materials and Standard Reference Data Programs.

.02 The Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) shall develop and disseminate the national standards of length, mass, force and shock, acceleration, time and frequency, electricity, temperature, humidity, pressure and vacuum, liquid and gas flow, and electromagnetic, acoustic, ultrasonic, and ionizing radiation through activities ranging from fundamental measurement research to provision of measurement services, standards, and data. The Laboratory establishes spectroscopic methods and standards for microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-ray, and gamma-ray radiation; investigates the structure and dynamics of atoms, molecules, and biomolecules; develops the electrical, thermal, dimensional, mechanical, and physical metrology for measuring the properties of precision measurement devices and exploratory semiconductor, quantum electronic, nanoelectronic, bioelectronic, bio-optical, optoelectronic, and quantum information devices and systems; and examines the thermophysical and interfacial properties of streams of flowing fluids, fluid mixtures, and solids. It develops and disseminates national standards by means of calibrations, measurement quality assurance, standard reference materials, technology transfer, education/training, and a comprehensive weights and measurement program to promote uniformity and accuracy at the international, federal, state, and local levels. It also operates an accreditation program to recognize laboratories found competent to perform calibrations or tests. It generates, evaluates, and compiles atomic, molecular, optical, ionizing radiation, electronic, and electromagnetic data in response to national needs; measures and improves accuracy of the fundamental physical constants; and develops and operates major radiation sources for measurement science and metrology. The PML applies its measurement capabilities to problems of national significance through collaborations with industry, universities, professional and standards setting organizations, and other agencies of government, and it supports the research community in such areas as communication, defense, electronics, energy, environment, health, lighting, manufacturing, microelectronics, radiation, remote sensing, space, and transportation.

.03 The Engineering Laboratory (EL) shall promote the development and dissemination of advanced manufacturing and construction technologies, guidelines, and services to the U.S. manufacturing and construction industries through activities including measurement science research, performance metrics, tools and methodologies for engineering applications, and critical technical contributions to standards and codes development. The EL will carry out mission related activities in fire prevention and control; national earthquake hazards reduction; national windstorm impact reduction; national construction safety; building materials and structures; engineering and manufacturing materials, products, processes, equipment, technical data, and standards; manufacturing enterprise integration; collaborative manufacturing research pilot grants; green manufacturing and construction, and manufacturing fellowships. The EL will carry out other mission related engineering research as may be necessary, including systems integration and engineering, intelligent systems and control, robotics and automation, cyber-physical systems, sustainability and energy efficiency, economic analysis and life cycle assessment, productivity measurement, and safety and environmental performance. Measurement science research includes the development of performance metrics, measurement and testing methods, predictive tools, protocols, technical data, and reference materials and artifacts; the conduct of intercomparison studies and calibrations; the evaluation of technologies, systems, and practices; and the development of the technical basis for standards, codes, and practices — in many instances via testbeds, consortia, standards and codes development organizations, and/or other partnerships with industry and academia.

.04 The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) shall develop and disseminate standards, measurements, and testing for interoperability, security, usability, and reliability of information systems, including cybersecurity standards and guidelines for Federal agencies and U.S. industry, supporting these and measurement science at NIST through fundamental and applied research in computer science, mathematics and statistics.

.05 The Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) shall safely and reliably operate a national, shared-use facility for nanoscale fabrication and measurement and develop innovative nanoscale measurement and fabrication capabilities to support researchers from industry, academia, NIST, and other government agencies in nanoscale technology from discovery to production. The CNST disseminates new nanoscale measurement methods by incorporating them into facility operations, collaborating and partnering with others, and providing international leadership in nanotechnology. The CNST serves as a hub linking the international nanotechnology community to the comprehensive measurement expertise within the NIST Laboratories and Centers.

.06 The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) shall safely and reliably operate a national user facility providing neutron-based measurement capabilities to U.S. researchers from industry, academia, NIST, and other government agencies in support of materials research, neutron imaging, chemical analysis, neutron standards, dosimetry, and radiation metrology.

SECTION 5. FUNCTIONS REPORTING TO THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY SERVICES.

.01 The Technology Innovation Program (TIP) shall stimulate the acceleration of innovation in the U.S. by supporting high-risk, high-reward research in areas of critical national need through projects proposed and cost-shared by U.S. businesses and institutions of higher education in collaboration with other organizations; plan technology financial assistance programs to address major societal challenges that are not currently being addressed and that generate substantial benefits to the Nation; fund and manage projects selected through competitions; conduct impact analysis; administer an outreach program and carry out cooperative research activities with the private sector, federal agencies, and state agencies as may be permitted by law or as assigned to the Program by the Secretary of Commerce.

.02 The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program shall develop and maintain public-private partnerships with state and local governments as well as other resources, establishing a national system which provides technical assistance to manufacturers in adopting appropriate advanced technology and best manufacturing practices to strengthen the global competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers; support state governments in planning for the development of state-wide industrial extension services which deliver technical and business assistance to manufacturers in coordination with other existing services available in public, private, and academic sectors; provide funding to leverage state and local government investments in the creation and maintenance of extension services which respond to the needs of all manufacturing firms and with a focus on the specific need of small- and medium-sized firms; develop and manage programs which respond to the specific needs of state- and local-based extension services and support their integration as a nationwide delivery system; create and maintain partnerships across the Federal Government and within industry to develop and integrate new and existing resources which are complementary to the national partnership and delivery system, and which allow these entities to utilize both public and private resources as a means of access to manufacturing firms in support of their mission objectives; and develop strategies and execute programs which explore innovative, alternative approaches for improving manufacturers’ competitiveness as measured in terms of the economic outcomes realized by the manufacturing firms using the MEP and network partners services.

.03 The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP) shall develop and disseminate criteria for organizational self-assessment and role model determination. The BPEP will serve as a resource to improve U.S. organizational performance, innovation, entrepreneurship, and competitiveness in businesses/industry, education, health care, and government and other public benefit organizations. The BPEP is responsible for managing the Presidential Malcolm Baldrige Award as stated in Public Law 100-107, in cooperation with senior U.S. business, education, health care, and nonprofit performance and quality leaders. Mission related activities include: Criteria for Performance Excellence, Examiner Selection and Development, Case Study Development, Award Applicant Evaluation and Feedback, Benchmarking/Best Practice Sharing, Education and Outreach, State and Local Network Development, Global Excellence Model Leadership, and Baldrige Fellows Program.

SECTION 6. FUNCTIONS REPORTING TO THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR MANAGEMENT RESOURCES.

.01 The Office of Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE), headed by the Chief Safety Officer (CSO), serves as the NIST focal point for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust, integrated, and risk-based safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) management system. The CSO provides executive leadership of the SH&E functions at the Institute; plans, develops, organizes, and directs SH&E functions and staff, including occupational health and safety, radiation safety, and environmental management; establishes and manages agency SH&E requirements; develops and maintains SH&E programs needed to meet requirements; ensures the availability of appropriate training on SH&E programs as an essential part of program implementation; assesses the performance of the SH&E management system and tracks actions on the results of those assessments; tracks, analyzes, and reports safety performance measures; provides SH&E services to the NIST organization; and initiates and leads strategic and operational planning to promote and sustain a culture of safety at NIST.

.02 The Office of Financial Resource Management (OFRM), headed by Chief Financial Officer (CFO), serves as the NIST focal point for the overall budget, financial, acquisition, and grants management activities relating to the programs and operations of NIST, as well as client bureaus serviced by NIST. The CFO develops financial management policies and procedures; develops and maintains an integrated accounting and financial management system including financial reporting and financial internal controls which comply with all applicable Department, OMB, Treasury and Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board regulations, policies, and requirements. The CFO ensures financial information is reported timely, completely, and consistently; oversees budget formulation, presentation, justification and execution; directs the preparation of annual financial plans, serves as the action official responsible on all internal and external audits, investigations, reviews, and examinations related to financial management; coordinates financial report requirements as mandated in the CFO Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-576); promotes programs to deter fraud, waste, and abuse of government resources; oversees implementation of Sections 2 and 4 of the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act; serves as liaison to the Department and OMB on all financial matters and the development and deployment of an integrated financial management system. The CFO manages the full range of acquisition and financial assistance programs, including contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other fellowships in accordance with Department policies and Federal procurement regulations. The CFO works collaboratively with the Department CFO on department-wide financial initiatives and strategies. The CFO actively participates on the Department CFO Council, and other departmental boards and working groups as appropriate.

.03 The Office of Workforce Management (OWM), headed by the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), serves as the NIST focal point for planning, directing, and implementing people workforce-related programs at NIST. The CHCO for NIST shall establish policies and procedures to govern the development, management, administration, and coordination of programs involving human resources, including personnel management, and leadership and employee development.

.04 The Office of Information Systems Management (OISM), headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO), serves as the NIST focal point for planning, directing, implementing, and establishing NIST-wide policy governing the effective, efficient, and secure utilization of information technology (IT) resources, including capital planning and investment analyses, the IT budget, the IT strategic plan and operating plan as well as IT acquisition strategy and performance measures. The CIO is responsible for ensuring and providing appropriate supporting infrastructure in support of NIST mission and programs. The CIO has line authority and responsibility for centralized IT functions including IT security, telecommunications, networking, information systems, customer support, and other IT infrastructure and support services. The CIO advises the NIST Director and Associate Directors on all aspects of IT management to ensure state-of-the-art computing and networking facilities that integrate and support an enterprise-wide IT environment at NIST. The CIO works collaboratively with the Department CIO on department-wide IT initiatives and strategies. The CIO actively participates on the Department CIO Executive Board, the Department CIO Council, and other departmental boards and working groups as appropriate.

.05 The Office of Facilities and Property Management (OFPM), headed by the Chief Facilities Management Officer (CFMO), serves as the NIST focal point for safely and reliably managing and operating NIST facilities, and providing cost-effective and efficient services and infrastructure programs essential for NIST’s operations at all sites, ensuring maximum responsiveness to the needs of NIST’s technical programs. The CFMO is responsible for facility activities and services, including: space and real property management; facilities planning; building design, construction and renovation; building system operation, maintenance and repair; central plant operation and utility distribution services; grounds maintenance; janitorial services; facilities support services including mail, reproduction, transportation, visual communications; logistics and personal property management; and security and emergency response services, including physical security, access control, emergency preparedness, and fire protection and police services. Mission related activities include construction grants support.

.06 The Boulder Site Management Office (BSMO), headed by the Boulder Laboratories Site Manager (BLSM), is responsible for supporting the entire Boulder Laboratory site and its tenants, including responsibility over NIST, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration in areas designated by the Department. The BLSM, on behalf of the Department, has responsibility for directing activities at the Department Boulder Laboratories site in the event of emergencies, leading Continuity of Operations preparations, managing site-wide emergency preparations, and coordinating site-wide issues, activities, and improvements related to security and safety for all bureaus collocated on the site. The BLSM is responsible for working closely with the NIST Laboratory Director in Boulder, the NIST Chief Safety Officer, and the NIST Chief Officers (Chief Financial Officer, Chief Facilities Management Officer, Chief Human Capital Officer and Chief Information Officer) to ensure that the Management Resources (MR) priorities of the Boulder Laboratory programs are addressed, MR issues that cut across the Boulder Laboratory programs are coordinated and resolved, and the interests and needs of the Boulder Laboratory programs are represented effectively to the NIST Officers responsible for MR Programs. The BLSM is responsible for maintaining open avenues of communication between the Department and other federal, state and local governments, community-based interest groups, and the general public on matters affecting the operations, safety, and security of the Department Boulder Laboratories site.

SECTION 7. EFFECT ON OTHER ORDERS.

This Order supersedes Department Organization Order 30-2B, dated September 15, 2004.

Signed by: Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology

Approved by: Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration