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Program Descriptions

CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

11.603: National Standard Reference Data System

Objectives: To make evaluated scientific and technical data readily available to scientists, engineers, and the general public.

PROGRAM AND AWARD FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS INFORMATION CONTACTS

RELATED PROGRAMS ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

11.603 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.

11.603 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure: Purchase orders should be directed to the Standard Reference Data Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau DR Stop 2310, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2310, or www.nist.gov/srd.

Award Procedure: Not applicable.

Deadlines: Not applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable.

Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: No renewals. Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects: Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.

11.603 RELATED PROGRAMS:

11.604 Standard Reference Materials;
11.650 National Technical Information Service;
42.007 Reference Services in Science, Technology and Business.

11.603 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Publications and computerized databases needed by the scientific and engineering communities are issued at a rate of about 20 per year. In addition, data are available via 12 online web based systems.

11.603 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Type of Assistance: Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods.

Obligations: FY 99 $6,600,000; FY 00 est $6,600,000; and FY 01 est $6,600,000.

Budget Account Number: 13-0500-0-1-376; 13-4650-0-4-376.

Authorization: Standard Reference Data Act, Public Law 90-396, 15 U.S.C. 290; National Bureau of Standards Organic Act, as amended, Public Law 56-177, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 271 et seq.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: Catalog available on Internet at www.nist.gov/srd.

11.603 INFO 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 2310, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2310. Phone: (301) 975-2200. FAX: (301) 926-0416. Use the same commercial number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

11.603 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.

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.

11.603 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Not applicable.

Audits: Not applicable.

Records: Not applicable.