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11.609:  Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

Objectives:  To provide scientific research and technology transfer for measurement and engineering research and standards.

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

11.609 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Credentials/Documentation:  Applicants must have and demonstrate scientific competence in areas of research for which grants are requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with applicable cost principles found in OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for educational institutions, A-122 for nonprofit organizations, 48 CFR 31 for commercial organizations, and 45 CFR 74, Appendix E for hospitals.

11.609 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Applicants should reply to announcements published in the Federal Register, Commerce Business Daily, and miscellaneous brochures. This program is subject to the provisions of 15 CFR 24 and 15 CFR 14.

Award Procedure:  Proposals are evaluated by a panel of NIST scientists for content and applicability. Selections for grants are made by panel.

Deadlines:  Deadlines for proposal submissions are contained in announcements described in the application procedure.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Approval times are from 6 to 9 months.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Future or continued funding will be at the discretion of NIST, based on such factors as satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. Generally, renewals are not subject to competition.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Criteria vary with type of proposal. Specific criteria listed in Federal Register notices.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Examples of funded projects include: (1) Development of non-destructive techniques for evaluation and characterization of physical properties of interfaces 17 composite materials; (2) development and operation of a cold neutron source and the users of cold neutrons; (3) the determination of important fundamental physical constants; (4) the development of new standards for physical measurements; (5) the study of environment and heat transfers in a room fire; and (6) development of the measurement base for characterization of the electromagnetic interference environment.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Dependent upon nature and type of grant.

11.609 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 11.601 Calibration Program;
• 11.603 National Standard Reference Data System;
• 11.604 Standard Reference Materials;
• 11.606 Weights and Measures Service.

11.609 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

11.609 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

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

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants/Cooperative Agreements) FY 99 $14,996,000; FY 00 est $15,553,000; and FY 01 est $21,506,000.

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

Authorization:  National Bureau of Standards Organic Act, Public Law 56-177, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 271 et seq.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Not applicable.

11.609 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

11.609 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Usually 1 year in length.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Grant money will be used to further scientific research and technology transfer, in areas of fire research, building research, precision measurement, automated manufacturing, advanced ceramics and other areas of specific research.

11.609 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Quarterly and final program and financial status reports are required.

Audits:  In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), recipients that are States, Local Governments, Non-Profit Organizations (to include hospitals), and Institutions of Higher Learning shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document.

Records:  All records of accounts and supporting documents will be retained by recipient and subcontractors for a period of three years from the date of submission of final expenditure report.