15 U.S.C. § 272a : US Code - Section 272A: Technology services

Search 15 U.S.C. § 272a : US Code - Section 272A: Technology services

In addition to such other technology services and technology
extension activities which may be mandated or authorized by law,
and in order to help improve the use of technology by small and
medium-sized industrial firms within the United States, the
Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as
appropriate, shall -
(1) work directly with States, local governments, and other
appropriate organizations to provide for extended distribution of
Standard Reference Materials, Standard Reference Data,
calibrations, and related technical services and to help transfer
other expertise and technology to the States and to small
businesses and other businesses within the States;
(2) evaluate those inventions from small businesses or
individuals which have a significant potential for improving
competitiveness;
(3) provide support for workshops on technical and
entrepreneurial topics and share information developed through
the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award Program; and
(4) work with other Federal agencies to provide technical and
related assistance to the States and businesses within the
States.