International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) membership
ID: AMDTCNOI2500438Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Professional Organizations (813920)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES (U005)
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract for membership with the International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) for the 2025 cycle. This procurement aims to secure participation in INCITS, which is vital for NIST's Information Technology Laboratory to promote effective use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) through standardization, thereby enhancing the global competitiveness of member organizations. INCITS serves as a critical forum for developing technology standards, with over 50 technical committees focused on innovation and interoperability in the ICT marketplace. Interested parties must submit their capabilities in writing to Hunter Tjugum at hunter.tjugum@nist.gov by December 23, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

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