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. Place Cursor Here for Definition
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.
Pre-application
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, Building
820, Room 135, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2322.
Award
Procedure: Not applicable.
Deadlines:
Not applicable.
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.
Obligations:
(Operating expenses) FY 01 $9,026,000; FY 02 est $9,486,000; and
FY 03 est $9,000,000.
Range
and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.
In fiscal year 2001, sales were 32,000 units. In fiscal year 2002,
sales will be approximately 30,500 units. In fiscal year 2003, sales
are estimated to be 31,000 units.
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).
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.
