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National Standard Reference Data System
The Department of Commerce fosters and promotes the nation's economic development and technological advancement through vigilance in international trade policy, domestic business policy and growth, and promoting economic progress at all levels.
Program Accomplishments
Publications and computerized databases needed by the scientific and engineering communities are issued at a rate of approximately 20 publications and 5-10 databases per year. In addition, data are available via several online web based systems.
Uses and Use Restrictions
NIST standard reference data aid scientists and engineers by providing reliable evaluated information on the chemical, physical, and other properties of substances and systems.
Evaluations are carried out through a network of data centers and projects.
Data compilations published, and databases and online systems established by the program are for sale without restriction.
There are no specific use restrictions.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Federal agencies, universities, industrial laboratories, institutions, firms, corporations, other research establishments, and individuals may purchase databases.
Data compilations published and databases established by the program are owned by the Federal government and are for sale subject to copyright restrictions set forth in 15 USC 290.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Federal agencies, universities, industrial laboratories, institutions, firms, corporations, other research establishments, and individuals may purchase databases. Data compilations published and databases established by the program are owned by the Federal government and are for sale subject to copyright restrictions set forth in 15 USC 290.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Purchase orders should be directed to the Standard Reference Data Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2320, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2320, or http://www.nist.gov/srd.
Award Procedures
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Authorization
Standard Reference Data Act, Public Law 90-396, 15 U.S.C. 290; National Bureau of Standards Organic Act, Public Law 56-177, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 271 et seq.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
No renewals. Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-0500-0-1-376; 13-4650-0-4-376.
Obigations
FY 07 $4,281,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Catalog available on Internet at http://www.nist.gov/srd.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Department of Commerce field offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Standard Reference Data Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce, 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2320, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2320. Telephone: (301) 975-2208. Fax: (301) 926-0416.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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