NIST RESEARCH GRADE TEST MATERIALS (RGTM) TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Authority – The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides Standard Reference Materials as authorized under 15 USC 272(b)(2), which directs NIST to develop, maintain, and retain custody of national standards of measurement, and provide the means and methods for making measurement consistent with those standards; and 272(c)(6), which authorizes NIST to prepare, certify, and sell standard reference materials for use in ensuring the accuracy of chemical analyses and measurements of physical and other properties of materials; and 15 U.S.C. 272(c)(27), which authorizes NIST to undertake such other activities similar to those specified in 15 U.S.C. 272(c) as the Director determines appropriate and 15 U.S.C. 275(c) which directs NIST to charge fees for calibration services, standard reference materials, and other comparable services .
Amendments or Changes to Existing Quote – Any changes to an existing quote will be treated as an amendment and a new quote will be issued. Some examples include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Changes or additions to the RGTM on the quote
· Cost changes (increase or decrease) to the total amount on the quote
Contracts and Signed Statements – As an agency of the United States Federal Government under the U.S. Department of Commerce, NIST attests solely to the provisions described here. Receipt of orders by NIST does not imply acceptance of any provisions set forth in the order that are contrary to the policy, practice, or regulations of NIST or the U.S. Government. In general, NIST will not sign any affidavits, acknowledgment forms, or other documents that may be required by any domestic or foreign entity for policy governing procurement of goods and services. These terms and conditions supersede any conflicting and/or additional terms and conditions included in any purchase request or other document submitted to request NIST Research Grade Test Materials. In ordering NIST Research Grade Test Materials, the customer is agreeing to these Terms and Conditions. In ordering NIST Research Grade Test Materials, the customer is agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.
NO WARRANTY – THE PARTIES MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING THE CONDITIONS OF THE RGTM, OR THE OWNERSHIP, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE RGTM.
Research Use ONLY – RGTMs may be used for research purposes only. RGTM Customer shall comply with all instructions and use statements in the RGTM Guidance Document.
Unauthorized Resale/Distribution – RGTM Customers may not redistribute or resell the material to third parties. NIST is unable to authenticate or confirm the stability or condition of any RGTM obtained from any entity other than NIST. NIST can only respond to inquiries related to an RGTM that is purchased directly from NIST.
Shipping – Refer to https://www.nist.gov/srm/ordering-policies-and-pricing/shipping-information and/or RGTM Guidance Document for shipping details for the RGTM ordered. Customers are responsible for all custom duties and import fees.
Order Discrepancies and Returned Goods - Refer to https://www.nist.gov/order-discrepancies-and-returned-goods for information regarding Order Discrepancies and Returned Goods.
Taxpayer Identification – All U.S. customers must provide their Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN). The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA) requires NIST to collect this information when setting up an account to purchase any RGTM.
Invoices – NIST is an agency of the Federal Government within the U.S. Department of Commerce; therefore, NIST must follow the payment process directed by the U.S. Department of Treasury. NIST ONLY submits invoices electronically via email. Any request for a mailed, paper copy of an invoice may be submitted to NIST after purchase by emailing srminfo@nist.gov.
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Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 14247, NIST will no longer accept paper checks.