Purchase Order 1333ND25PNB770077

This is a sole-source purchase order awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a civilian government agency within the Department of Commerce, to FIDO Alliance Inc. for organizational membership. The contract, valued at $16,500, is a firm-fixed price purchase order that runs from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026. NIST has determined that FIDO Alliance membership is required for the agency's Information Technology Laboratory to continue developing policies and practices related to identity and digital credentials. FIDO Alliance is an approved standards organization, and this contract provides NIST access to its authentication and device attestation standards. This is a recurring annual purchase order, suggesting NIST values the collaboration with FIDO Alliance to advance secure access technologies. The contract has no set-aside designation.