Executive
subagency
NIST
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.
This agency rolls up to Commerce Department (DOC).
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Agency profile
Core identity, hierarchy, and public contact details from the authoritative directory.
- Official name
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Display name
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- Short name
- NIST
- Branch
- Executive
- Agency type
- subagency
- Phone
- 1-301-975-2000
- Main address
- 100 Bureau Dr. Stop 1070 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070
Known names and aliases
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