Opportunity
Federal Register #0693-0092
Public Comment Request: ASKCHIPS Information Collection for CHIPS Incentives Program
Buyer
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Posted
April 02, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
0693-0092
NAICS
541611
NIST, part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comment on the ASKCHIPS Information Collection for the CHIPS Incentives Program. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Commerce - CHIPS Program Office (CPO) within NIST - Purpose: - Collect basic contact information and meeting/speaker engagement details from stakeholders interested in CHIPS topics - Information gathered via ASKCHIPS web form and email submissions - Scope: - Supports scheduling and coordination of CHIPS-related stakeholder engagements - Voluntary information collection, estimated 250 respondents annually - No OEMs or vendors are named, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Unique Requirements: - Public feedback is requested on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection - Input will inform submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval
Description
The Department of Commerce, through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking public comment on the ASKCHIPS Information Collection. This collection supports the CHIPS Incentives Program, allowing stakeholders to submit requests for meetings or speaker engagements via a web form or email. The information collected includes basic contact details and topics of interest to facilitate scheduling and coordination of engagements. The notice invites comments to assess the necessity, burden, and clarity of the information collection before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.