(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program has issued a request for quotes through the GSA Schedule for the “Baldrige Reimagined” external review referenced in its last update. The Baldrige program will award the contract to the best-qualified vendor.

The upcoming review process will include both independent review and engagement by the contractor with the Baldrige program’s key stakeholder groups to obtain their perspective on the program and the Baldrige Award, as well as their input on what might be done to enhance its reach and impact. 

New Baldrige Award category approved: community

With the signing of the federal CHIPS and Science Act on Aug. 9, 2022, “Community” was authorized to be added to the current six Baldrige Award eligibility categories for applicants: Manufacturing, Service, Small Business, Healthcare, Education, and Nonprofit.

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