Standard Reference Materials (11.604)
Program
11.604 Standard Reference Materials
Federal Agency
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Authorization
National Bureau of Standards Organic Act, as amended, Public Law 56-177, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 272 et seq.
Program Number
11.604
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
Standard reference materials are certified and issued by NIST to develop accurate methods of analysis; to calibrate measurement systems used to: (1) facilitate the exchange of goods, (2) institute quality control, (3) determine material performance characteristics, (4) measure materials at state-of-the-art limits, and (5) assure the long-term adequacy and integrity of measurement quality assurance programs.
Types of Assistance
Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Standard reference materials are used as primary reference measurement standards in such areas as clinical laboratories testing, air and water pollution monitoring, low-level radioactive pollution monitoring, and production control of basic materials, such as steel, rubber, cement, and plastics. Standard Reference Materials are intended for measurement quality control, regulatory compliance, product development, and scientific research.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Federal agencies, State and local governments, societies, institutions, firms, corporations, and individuals may purchase the materials.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Purchase orders should be directed to the Standard Reference Materials Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2322, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2322.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
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
In fiscal year 2002, sales were 30,996 units. In fiscal year 2003, sales will be approximately 31,000 untis. In fiscal year 2004 sales are estimated to be 31,000 units.
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-4650-0-4-376.
Obligations
(Operating expenses) FY 02 $9,900,000; FY 03 est $8,716,000; and FY 04 est $8,600,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
General information is available at no cost from the Standard Reference Materials Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive Stop 2322, Building 820, Room 135, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2322. E-mail: srminfo@nist.gov. Catalogs and price lists may be viewed electronically by accessing URL http://www.nist.gov/srm or can be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 (Order C13.10.260).
Related Programs
11.601, Calibration Program; 11.603, National Standard Reference Data System; 11.650, National Technical Information Service.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Department of Commerce field offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Standard Reference Materials Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2000, Building 820, Room 113, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2000. Telephone: (301) 975-2203. Use the same number for FTS. FAX: (301) 948-3730. E- mail: srminfo@nist.gov.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
