Operational since 1963, Westat Inc. is one of the leading statistical survey organizations in the United States. Based in Houston, Texas, the firm provides research services to agencies of the U.S. Government as well as businesses, foundations, and state/local governments. It offers communications solutions related to formative research, awareness/education programs, product development and inquiry response, to name a few. Westat Inc. features data collection and management solutions, such as surveys questionnaires, interviews, biologic and environmental specimens as well as coordinating centers.