National Standard Reference Data System (11.603)
Program
11.603 National Standard Reference Data System
Federal Agency
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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.
Program Number
11.603
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To make evaluated scientific and technical data readily available to scientists, engineers, and the general public.
Types of Assistance
Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods.
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.
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 Group, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2310, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2310, or http://www.nist.gov/srd.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
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.
Program Accomplishments
Publications and computerized databases needed by the scientific and engineering communities are issued at a rate of approximately 20 per year. In addition, data are available via several online web based systems.
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-0500-0-1-376; 13-4650-0-4-376.
Obligations
FY 02 $4,772,500; FY 03 est $4,765,600; and FY 04 est $4,800,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Catalog available on Internet at http://www.nist.gov/srd.
Related Programs
11.604, Standard Reference Materials; 11.650, National Technical Information Service; 42.007, Reference Services in Science, Technology and Business.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Department of Commerce field offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Standard Reference Data Group, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce, 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2310, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2310. Telephone: (301) 975-2200. FAX: (301) 926-0416. Use the same commercial number for FTS.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
