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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.

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Greenhouse Gas Measurements Program

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.

Contacts

Special Programs Office

  • Special Programs Office
    (301) 975-4752
    NIST
    100 Bureau Drive
    Stop 4701
    Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4701