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Special Programs Office (SPO)

The Special Programs Office fosters communication and collaboration between NIST and external communities focused on critical national needs.

The Special Programs Office (SPO) fosters communication and collaboration between NIST and external communities focused on critical national needs.  To meet those needs, SPO works closely with and forges partnerships among government, military, academia, professional organizations, and private industry to provide world-class leadership in standards and technology innovation.

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