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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.
Department of Commerce field offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016: 95437000. Fiscal Year 2017: 9469000. Fiscal Year 2018: 9500000.
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 by NIST experts.
Data compilations published, and databases and online systems established by the program are available without restriction.
A small number of databases are for sale at nist.gov/SRD or through distributors.
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 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 subject to copyright restrictions set forth in 15 USC 290.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Purchase orders should be directed to the Standard Reference Data Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive Stop 8550, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8500, or http://www.nist.gov/srd, or (844)-347-0183.
Award Procedures
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Purchase orders should be directed to the Standard Reference Data Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive Stop 8550, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8500, or http://www.nist.gov/srd.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
No renewals. Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: available for public consumption.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
No reports are required.
Audits
No audits are required for this program.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-0500-0-1-376; 13-4650-0-4-376.
Obigations
(Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods) FY 16 $9,543,700; FY 17 est $9,469,000; and FY 18 est $9,500,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Catalog available on Internet at http://www.nist.gov/srd.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Department of Commerce field offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Kim Carpentier 100 Bureau Drive , Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899 Email: kimball.carpentier@nist.gov Phone: 3019752684 Fax: 301-948-5603
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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