Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-11351
NIST VCAT Meeting Announcement – No Procurement Involved
Buyer
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Posted
June 05, 2026
Identifier
2026-11351
This opportunity involves a partially closed meeting organized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, for its Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT). - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Purpose: - Advisory meeting to discuss NIST's policies, organization, budget, and programs - Focus on national policies, standards, cybersecurity, and critical/emerging technologies - Meeting Details: - Held at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Rockville, Maryland - Open sessions for updates on major NIST programs and priorities - Virtual attendance limited to VCAT members - In-person attendance requires prior registration - No procurement activity: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - No goods or services are being solicited or awarded - Special accommodations available upon request
Description
The Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT) advises the National Institute of Standards and Technology within the Department of Commerce on its policies, organization, budget, and programs within the framework of applicable national policies. The committee will meet on June 16-17, 2026, to review and discuss these matters. The meeting will be partially closed to the public and held in person with virtual attendance available only for VCAT members. The open sessions will cover updates on major NIST programs, standards, cybersecurity, critical and emerging technologies, and other priorities. Special accommodations and in-person attendance require prior registration by June 8, 2026.