1. NIST Special Publications
SP : ABCs of Conformity Assessment
SP : Conformity Assessment Considerations for Federal Agencies
It’s not just about the content.
Lisa Carnahan

2. NIST Special Publications
Published September 28, 2018
Available at conformity assessment resources at standards.gov

3. Conformity Assessment Concepts
Examples!

4. Considerations Document
Purpose: provides an introduction to the complexities in developing, operating, using or relying on conformity assessment programs to meet Federal legislation or Federal government agency missions, regulations, or procurement requirements.
Foundational Considerations
Engage Stakeholders
Maximize Transparency
Leverage Existing Efforts

5. Considerations in brief
A synopsis of suggestions and considerations.
Its intent is to aid navigation of the document.
It should not be considered a comprehensive tool for designing, developing or operating a conformity assessment program.

6. Pre-draft collaboration
Stakeholder Workshop
Pre-draft collaboration
Draft for comment
Comment resolution
Draft collaboration
Final publication

7. Thank you Lisa Carnahan NIST Standards Coordination Office