1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Retain Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (RIME) Act of 2018 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Center The term Center has the meaning given the term in section 25(a) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278k(a) ). (2) Eligible manufacturers The term eligible manufacturer means a manufacturer that— (A) is a small business concern, as that term is defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )