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| 11.603 NATIONAL STANDARD REFERENCE DATA SYSTEM |
| (NSRDS) |
| 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, Public Law 56-177, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 271 et seq. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 Drive Stop 2320, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2320, or http://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. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| Not applicable. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| Reports |
| Not applicable. |
| Audits |
| Not applicable. |
| Records |
| Not applicable. |
| Account Identification |
| 13-0500-0-1-376; 13-4650-0-4-376. |
| Obligations |
| FY 07 $4,281,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| Publications and computerized databases needed by the scientific and engineering communities are issued at a rate of approximately 20 publications and 5-10 databases per year. In addition, data are available via several online web based systems. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| Catalog available on Internet at http://www.nist.gov/srd. |
| 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 2320, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2320. Telephone: (301) 975-2208. Fax: (301) 926-0416. |
| Web Site Address |
| 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. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Not applicable. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Not applicable. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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