Standard Reference Materials
The Department of Commerce fosters and promotes the nation's economic development and technological advancement through vigilance in international trade policy, domestic business policy and growth, and promoting economic progress at all levels.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2006 sales are estimated to be 30,500 units.
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.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
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 Procedures
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Authorization
National Bureau of Standards Organic Act, Public Law 56-177, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 272 et seq.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-4650-0-4-376.
Obigations
(Operating expenses) FY 07 $12,025,100; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.
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, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 (Order C13.10.260).
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 2322, Building 820, Room 113, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2322. Telephone: (301) 975-6776. Use the same number for FTS. Fax: (301) 948-3730. E- mail: srminfo@nist.gov.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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