SRI Summary PFI 3/30/2023

U.S. Department of Commerce

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Price Quote Valid from [insert date] to [insert date]:

STANDARD REFERENCE INSTRUMENT

SUMMARY PRO FORMA INVOICE

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, CONTACT:  100 BUREAU DRIVE, STOP 2300 GAITHERSBURG, MD 20899‐2300  

TELEPHONE: 301‐975‐2200 EMAIL: srminfo@nist.gov  

Customer P.O. # Tax ID

1. Order submission to:

Office of Reference Materials

National Institute of Standards and Technology

100 Bureau Drive

Stop 2300

Gaithersburg, MD 20899‐2300

2. Customer:

Ship to:  

Use continuation sheet if needed.

Item # Description of item (s)   Amount

See attached Standard Reference Instrument Pro Forma Invoice

See attached Calibration Service Pro Forma Invoice

Total

Please sign both the SRI and Calibration Pro Forma Invoices prior to the price quote expiration date listed above

and return via email to srminfo@nist.gov.   

Payment must be received at NIST by the price quote expiration date listed above. If payment is not received, a

new signed PFI with current prices will be required.  
SRI PFI 3/30/2023

U.S. Department of Commerce

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Price Quote Valid for 120 days from [enter date] to [enter date]:

STANDARD REFERENCE INSTRUMENTS PRO FORMA INVOICE

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, CONTACT:  100 BUREAU DRIVE, STOP 2300 GAITHERSBURG, MD 20899‐2300  

TELEPHONE: 301‐975‐2200 EMAIL: srminfo@nist.gov  

Customer P.O. # Tax ID

1. Order submission to:

Office of Reference Materials

National Institute of Standards and Technology

100 Bureau Drive

Stop 2300

Gaithersburg, MD 20899‐2300

2. Customer:

Ship to:

Use continuation sheet if needed.

Item # Description of item (s)   Quantity Unit Fee/Price   Amount

Customer must provide a Federal Express account when the SRI is ready

for shipment from NIST.   Customers are responsible for all shipping fees,

customs duties, import fees, and shipping insurance

Total

Subtotal

(this page)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF:  The Parties have caused the agreement as defined in the Standard Reference Instrument (SRI) TERMS

and CONDITIONS to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as follows:

Prepaid Shipping  

Account #:

NIST Contact

Steven Choquette

100 Bureau Drive Stop 2300

Gaithersburg, MD 20899‐2300

Phone:  301‐975‐2200

E‐mail:  srminfo@nist.gov

Director for Office of Reference Materials/Date

Customer Contact

Authorizing Official/Date

Total
SRI T&C March 30, 2023 

Page 1 of 4

NIST STANDARD REFERENCE INSTRUMENTS TERMS and CONDITIONS

Authority – The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides Standard Reference Instruments (SRI) as authorized under 15 U.S.C. 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; 15 U.S.C. 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. 

Contracts and Signed Statements – As an agency of the United States Federal Government, Department of Commerce, the National Institute of Standards and Technology 

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 Standard Reference Instruments. In ordering NIST Standard References 

Instruments, the customer is agreeing to these Terms and Conditions which are also available at https://www.nist.gov/sri/terms-and-conditions. 

Price – The price quote provided to Customer includes the fee for the SRI, the fee for associated Calibrations (see separate Calibrations Pro Forma Invoice), and the 

estimated cost for installation of the SRI and any associated travel and training. Customer must reimburse NIST for all actual costs incurred for installation, travel and 

training. All work will be performed by NIST employees. The Pro Forma Invoice (PFI) must be signed by the customer and payment must be received prior to the price 

quote expiration date. 

Duration of Agreement – This agreement becomes effective when signed by the parties. The agreement will terminate upon delivery and installation (if applicable) of the 

instrument. 

Amendments or Changes to Existing Orders – Any changes to an accepted/signed Standard Reference Instrument Pro Forma Invoice is considered an amendment, and a 

new Standard Reference Instrument Pro Forma Invoice, outlining the requested change, is required. Examples include:

- Changes to which SRI is ordered as outlined in the online Standard Reference Materials Catalog.

- Cost changes (increase or decrease) of greater than 10% from the estimated cost for installation, travel and training.

Shipping – Customer must provide a Federal Express account when the SRI is ready for shipment from NIST. Customers are responsible for all shipping fees, customs 

duties, import fees, and shipping insurance. 

Invoices – NIST is a Federal government agency under 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. Should you need a mailed paper copy of your invoice, please send your request to

srminfo@nist.gov. 

Payment Information – Payment must be at NIST by the expiration date on the PFI. If payment is not received, a new signed PFI with current prices will be required. All 

billing terms are pre-payment required, unless an exception is authorized. If authorized, payment terms for domestic customers are Net 30 days from invoice date, and 

terms for non-domestic customers are Net 45 days from invoice date. All values are expressed in US dollars. Payment must be received within terms to prevent 

assessment of administrative and late fees, which will be applied at current rate. Penalty charge of 6% per annum will be assessed on balances over 90 days delinquent. 

No discounts are allowed for early payment.

We cannot accept a Letter of Credit as a form of payment. Cash payments, EFT, Pay Pal, Western Union, or any other electronic digital wallet (i.e., Venmo, ApplePay), 

payments are not accepted.

All payments must be made in US Dollars. NIST does not charge a fee for any payment type. 

Contact the NIST Accounts Receivable office via e-mail at billing@nist.gov with questions.

Accepted payment methods are credit card, ACH (via www.pay.gov only), check, bank draft, money order, or wire.

*PAY.GOV-Credit Card and ACH – Electronic payments can be submitted through Pay.gov by ACH, Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, check card, or debit 

card. Go to www.pay.gov. To locate the payment forms, enter “NIST” in the search field at the top of the page. Select the NIST Miscellaneous form. Complete all required 

fields and submit your payment. For prompt credit, include the invoice number or quote number being paid. A receipt should be printed for your records. . Note: For ACH 

payments, please verify with your banking institution that your account is set up to have ACH payments processed. ACH payments can be made through US banks 

only.

Lockbox Information-Check and money order payments

Select the appropriate address for all check payments to NIST unless otherwise directed by a NIST staff member: 

For regular postal mail only: For courier deliveries, and postal services requiring signature:

NIST US Bank Government Lockbox

P.O. Box 6200-12 Attention: U.S. Department of Commerce – NIST 6200-12

Portland, OR 97228-6200 17650 NE Sandy Blvd. 

 Portland, OR 97230

Please note that all checks must be drawn on a United States bank and made payable in US dollars. In addition, the NIST invoice or receivable number, order, or quote 

number must be referenced on the check stub/remittance advice.
SRI T&C March 30, 2023 

Page 2 of 4

NIST Gaithersburg Receivables Office - Non-USD checks, and/or non-US bank checks must be mailed to the Receivables office in Gaithersburg, MD for deposit. See below 

for NIST Gaithersburg Receivables office address:

NIST

100 Bureau Dr., MS 1624

Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1624

Include all information required for mail-in payments.

Please do not email credit card information. It is considered sensitive and it will be blocked by the NIST email system.

*Preferred credit card payment method. Pay.gov requires using Internet Explorer 9 or newer, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Chrome browser.

Repairs – Repairs or other follow-on work on SRIs may only be performed by NIST under a separate reimbursable agreement for services.

Use of Name or Endorsements – Neither Party shall use the name of the other Party on any advertisement, product or service which is directly or indirectly related to the 

SRI. By purchasing the SRI, the Parties do not directly or indirectly endorse any product or service provided, or to be provided, by the other Party, its successors, assignees, 

or licensees. Customer shall not in any way imply that sale or use of this SRI is an endorsement of any product or service.

Liability – NIST SHALL NOT BE LIABLE AND CUSTOMER HEREBY RELEASES NIST FROM LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES 

OR INJURY (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE), WHETHER ARISING IN 

TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SRI), EVEN IF NIST HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NIST’s liabilities 

are subject to the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. Section 2671 et seq., the Federal Employees Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 8101 et seq., the Contracts Disputes 

Act, 41 U.S.C. Section 7101 et seq., and other legal authorities. Customer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the United States Government for any and all damages 

or liabilities that arise out of any use of the SRI by Customer, Customer’s agents and Customer’s employees.

NO WARRANTY – THE PARTIES MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING THE CONDITIONS OF THE SRI, OR THE 

OWNERSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE SRI.

Force Majeure – NIST shall not be liable for any unforeseeable event beyond its reasonable control not caused by the fault or negligence of NIST, which causes NIST to be 

unable to perform its obligations under this agreement (and which it has been unable to overcome by the exercise of due diligence), including, but not limited to, flood, 

drought, earthquake, storm, fire, pestilence, lightning and other natural catastrophes, epidemic, war, riot, civic disturbance or disobedience, strikes, labor dispute, or failure, 

threat of failure, or sabotage of facility or equipment, or any order or injunction made by a court or public agency. In the event of the occurrence of such a force majeure 

event, NIST shall promptly notify the other Party. NIST shall further use its best efforts to resume performance as quickly as possible and shall suspend performance only 

for such period of time as is necessary as a result of the force majeure event. 

Termination and Cancellation – Either party may terminate this agreement by providing 30 days’ written notice to the other party. If Customer terminates the agreement, 

NIST is authorized to collect costs incurred prior to cancellation of the agreement plus any termination costs.

Governing Law – The construction validity, performance and effect of this agreement for all purposes shall be governed by the laws of the United States.

NIST Quality System – Consult the NIST Quality Manual for Measurement Services (NIST QM-I), available for download at http://www.nist.gov/qualitysystem/ 

Traceability – The NIST Policy on Traceability can be found at https://www.nist.gov/calibrations/traceability

 


U.S. Department of Commerce 

National Institute of Standards and Technology 

CALIBRATION SERVICE PRO FORMA INVOICE 

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, CONTACT: 100 BUREAU DRIVE, STOP 8400, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20899-8400 

TELEPHONE: 301-975-5454 FAX: 301-975-3038 

Customer Quote # Customer P.O. # Tax ID Date of Issue 

Order submission to: 

Instrument, item, or artifact to be calibrated shipped to:

E/^ddĞĐŚŶŝĐĂůŽŶƚĂĐƚ;'ĂŝƚŚĞƌƐďƵƌŐ͕DŽƌŽƵůĚĞƌ͕KͿ

Collaborator/Customer:

Item # Service ID/ 

SP 250 # 

Description of item (s) requiring calibration services 

(e.g., item, measurement parameters) Model # Fee/Price, 

$ 

ŽƐƚ

DƵůƚŝƉůŝĞƌ Amount, $ 

Use continuation sheet if needed.

Fees for NIST services do not include shipping cost or insurance. Insure the shipments to and from NIST and clearly state the method of return shipment. Shipments to NIST must be at 

FOB destinations (Customer pays for shipping.) Return shipments are sent FOB origin (Customer pays for shipping.) Items requiring prepaid shipments must be included in Prepaid 

Shipping section below. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF: The Parties have caused the agreement as defined in the CALIBRATION SERVICE TERMS and CONDITIONS to 

be executed by their duly authorized representatives as follows: 

Subtotal 

;WĂŐĞϭ), $ 

NIST Contact

100 Bureau Drive Stop 8400

Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8400 

Phone: 301-975-5454

Fax: 301-975-3038 

E-mail: calibrations@nist.gov

Associate Director for Measurement Services, PML/NIST

Collaborator/Customer Contact 

Authorizing Official/Date 

Subtotal 

(ŽŶƚ^ŚĞĞƚ), $ 

Total, $

Prepaid Shipping Information 

Account #: 

Method:

Page 1
CALIBRATION SERVICE TERMS and CONDITIONS

1. Introduction -The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides calibration services. This Calibration Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) is

entered into by, and between, collaborator/customer and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a government agency with an office at

100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8363, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8363.

2. Authority - The parties enter into this Agreement pursuant to 15 USC 3710a and 15 USC 272(b)(6) and (c)(2), which give NIST the authority to enter into CRADAs in order to assist 

industry in the development of measurements, measurement methods, and basic measurement technology by testing or calibrating standards and standard measuring apparatus.

3. Calibration - The purpose of the CRADA is to perform the calibrations listed on this Pro Forma Invoice.

4. CRADA Protected Information - In accordance with 15 U.S.C. § 3710a(c)(7)(B), NIST agrees to not disseminate “CRADA Protected Information” for a period of five (5) years after its

development. “CRADA Protected Information” includes, but is not limited to, the types of calibrations performed, the cost of the performed calibrations, all data related to the 

measurements performed on the Collaborator’s equipment, and the official Report of Calibration or Test issued by NIST. NIST may provide appropriate protections against the 

dissemination of such information, including exemption from Subchapter II of Chapter 5 of Title 5, United States Code. These restrictions are consistent with and do not supersede, 

conflict with, or otherwise alter the employee obligations, rights, or liabilities created by Executive Order No. 13526; section 7211 of title 5, United States Code (governing 

disclosures to Congress); section 1034 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by the Military Whistleblower Protection Act (governing disclosure to Congress by members of 

the military); section 2302(b)(8) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by the Whistleblower Protection Act (governing disclosures of illegality, waste, fraud, abuse or public 

health or safety threats); the Intelligence Identities Protection Act of 1982 (50 U.S.C. 421 et seq.) (governing disclosures that could expose confidential Government agents); and the

statutes which protect against disclosure that may compromise the national security, including sections 641, 793, 794, 798, and 952 of title 18, United States Code, and section 4(b) 

of the Subversive Activities Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 783(b)). The definitions, requirements, obligations, rights, sanctions, and liabilities created by said Executive Order and listed 

statutes are incorporated into this Agreement and are controlling. Nothing in this Agreement bars disclosures to Congress or to an authorized official of an executive agency or the 

Department of Justice that are essential to reporting a substantial violation of law.

5. Intellectual Property - The parties do not intend to create intellectual property (IP) while working under this Agreement. The Collaborator affirmatively declines licensing or 

other rights in IP developed by NIST under this Agreement.

6. Duration of Agreement - This agreement becomes effective when signed by the parties. The agreement will terminate upon the issuance of a Report of Calibration or Test by NIST 

and payment to NIST for calibration services by the Collaborator, whichever occurs later. Termination of the agreement does not affect the duration of the CRADA Protected 

Information definedherein.

7. Amendments or Changes to Existing Orders - Any changes to an accepted/signed Calibration Service Pro Forma Invoice will be treated as an amendment and a new Calibration 

Service Pro Forma Invoice outlining the requested changes is required. Some examples include but are not limited to the following:

• Changes to the description of the instrument/device/artifact requiring calibration services.

• Additional Service ID/SP 250 # calibration servicerequests.

• Cost changes (increase or decrease) to the total amount on the approved/signed Calibration Service Pro Forma Invoice.

8. Termination and Cancellation Clause - Any party may terminate this agreement by providing 10 days written notice to the other party. If the Collaborator terminates the

agreement, NIST is authorized to collect costs incurred prior to cancellation of the agreement plus any termination costs. If the instrument/device/artifact arrives at NIST in a

damaged condition that precludes NIST from providing the calibration service requested, the approved/signed Calibration Service Pro Forma Invoice will be cancelled. A new 

Calibration Service Pro Forma Invoice is required for any replacement instrument/device/artifact requested to be calibrated.

9. Resolution of Disagreements - Should disagreements arise on the interpretation of the provisions of this agreement or amendments and/or revisions thereto, that cannot be

resolved at the operating level, the area(s) of disagreement shall be stated in writing by each party and presented to the other party for consideration. If agreement or 

interpretation is not reached within 30 days, the parties shall forward the written presentation of the disagreement to respective higher officials for appropriate resolution.

10. Limitation on Liability - The U.S. Government shall not be responsible for damage to any property of the Collaborator provided to NIST under this Agreement.

11. Use of NIST Instrumentation at a User’s Facility - The delivery of certain measurement services requires that NIST equipment be loaned to the customer for on-site measurements

and/or calibrations. The Collaborator is responsible for the equipment once it leaves NIST until it is returned to NIST's possession. The Collaborator will obtain appropriate liability 

insurance, including property damage insurance, and will be required to present evidence of insurance coverage for the equipment in an amount not less than $100,000, or 

alternatively, not less than the amount specified by NIST in the documentation accompanying the equipment.

12. References to NIST in Advertisements - The results of calibrations and tests performed by NIST are intended solely for the use of the organization requesting them, and apply only to a

particular device or specimen at the time of its test. The results shall not be used to indicate or imply that they are applicable to other similar items. In addition, such results must not be

used to indicate or imply that NIST approves, recommends, or endorses the manufacturer, the supplier, or the user of such devices or specimens, or that NIST in any way “'guarantees” 

the later performance of items after calibration or test. Collaborator may state as a fact that calibrations provided by NIST under this agreement are used in part to establish 

metrological traceability toNIST.

NIST declares it to be in the national interest that NIST maintain an impartial position with respect to any commercial product. Advertising the findings on a single 

instrument/device/artifact could be misinterpreted as an indication of performance of other instruments/devices/artifacts of identical or similar type. There will be no objection, 

however, to a statement that the manufacturer's primary standards have been periodically calibrated by NIST, if this is actually the case, or that the customer might arrange to 

have NIST calibrate the item purchased from the manufacturer.

NIST does not approve, recommend, or endorse any product or proprietary material. No reference shall be made to NIST or to reports or results furnished by NIST in any 

advertising or sales promotion, which would indicate or imply that NIST approves, recommends, or endorses any product or proprietary material, or which has as its purpose an 

intent to cause directly or indirectly the advertised product to be used or purchased because of NIST test reports or results.

13. Contracts and Signed Statements - As an agency of the United States Federal Government, Department of Commerce, the National Institute of Standards and Technology attests solely

to the provisions described above. 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, acknowledgement forms, or other documents that may be required by any domestic or foreign entity for policy 

governing procurement of goods and services. The terms and conditions of this Pro Forma Invoice supersede any conflicting and/or additional terms and conditions included in any

purchase request or other document submitted to request NIST calibration services.

14. Shipping, Insurance, and Risk of Loss - All shipping expenses are the responsibility of the Collaborator.

 Page 2
15. Shipping Procedures

• All shipping expenses are the responsibility of the Collaborator. The U.S. Government cannot pay for shipping insurance. Insurance for shipping to and from NIST is the

responsibility of the Collaborator. Consult with NIST contact on shipping costs and billing.

• Ship only items in good repair. Apparatus in disrepair will not be calibrated. If defects are found after calibration has begun, the procedure will be terminated, a report issued, and 

a charge levied for work completed.

• Use strong, reusable packing materials and containers marked clearly and indelibly on the outside with the requestor’s name, address and the following notation: REUSABLE 

CONTAINER, DO NOT DESTROY.

• Follow any special shipping procedures, including license and preauthorization requirements given in the technical sections of the Calibration Services Users Guide, particularly 

those sections covering radiation and dosimetry measurements.

• Insure the shipments to and from NIST and clearly state the method of return shipment. NIST will not assume liability for loss or damage unless such loss and damage result solely 

from the negligence of NIST personnel. If return shipment by parcel post is requested or is suitable, NIST will prepay the return shipment but will not insure it. When no shipping

or insurance instructions are furnished, NIST will return the shipment by common carrier, collect and uninsured.

• Shipments to NIST must be at FOB destinations (customer pays for shipping).

• Return shipments are sent FOB origin (customer pays for shipping) or are shipped by NIST and billed to customer by prior arrangement.

16. NIST Quality System

NIST has implemented a quality system for its measurement services. The NIST Quality System (NIST QS) comprises policies and procedures that are documented in the NIST Quality 

Manual (NIST QM-I). NIST commits that the NIST QS be, to the extent allowed by statute and regulation, in conformity with the international standard ISO/IEC 17025 and the relevant 

requirements of ISO Guide 34 as they apply to the Standard Reference Materials® (SRMs) and related services that NIST delivers. In general, the scope of the NIST quality system for 

measurement services encompasses all services listed in the NIST Special Publication (SP) 250, NIST Calibration Services Users Guide and the NIST Special Publication (SP) 260, Standard 

Reference Materials Catalog. In particular, specific services covered by the NIST QS are those that are declared in conformity by the NIST Quality Manager. For further details, consult the

NIST Quality Manual for Measurement Services (NIST QM-I), available for download at http://www.nist.gov/qualitysystem/.

17. Traceability

• The primary purpose of the NIST Policy on Traceability (http://www.nist.gov/traceability) is to state the NIST role with respect to traceability. The Policy presents the definition of

measurement traceability used by NIST and clarifies the roles of NIST and others in achieving traceability of measurement results for measurements both internal and external to

NIST.

• The NIST Policy on Traceability also addresses the role of NIST in providing its customers with the tools they need (a) to assist them in establishing traceability of their 

measurement results, and (b) to assess the claims of traceability made by others. This is achieved directly through the provision of NIST measurement-related products and 

services, through collaboration with relevant organizations, through development and dissemination of technical information on traceability, and through conducting coordinated 

outreach programs.

• Merely having an instrument or artifact calibrated at NIST is not enough to make the measurement result traceable to reference standards developed and maintained by NIST. To

establish traceability to such reference standards, there must be an unbroken chain of comparisons and each provided measurement must be accompanied by a statement of 

uncertainty (http://www.nist.gov/pml/pubs/tn1297/index.cfm). The measurement system by which values are transferred must be clearly understood and under control. The 

dates and details of each link in the chain must also be provided.

Payment Information - All billing terms are pre-payment required, unless exception authorized. If authorized, payment terms for domestic customers are Net 30 days from invoice date, and terms 

for non-domestic customers are Net 45 days from invoice date. All values are expressed in US dollars. Payment must be received within terms to prevent assessment of administrative and late 

fees, which will be applied at current rate. Penalty charge of 6% per annum will be assessed on balances over 90 days delinquent. No discounts are allowed for early payment. 

We cannot accept a Letter of Credit as a form of payment. Cash payments, EFT, Pay Pal and Western Union payments are not accepted.

All payments must be made in US Dollars. NIST does not charge a fee for any payment type.

Contact the NIST Accounts Receivable office at 301-975-3880, or via e-mail at billing@nist.gov with questions.

Accepted payment methods are credit card, ACH (via www.pay.gov only), check, bank draft, money order, or wire.

*PAY.GOV-Credit Card and ACH - Electronic payments can be submitted through Pay.gov by ACH, Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, check card, or debit card. Go to www.pay.gov. To

locate the payment forms, enter “NIST” in the search field at the top of the page. Select the Calibration form. Complete all required fields and submit your payment. For prompt credit, include the

invoice number or quote number being paid. A receipt should be printed for your records. Note: For ACH payments, please verify with your banking institution that your account is set up to

have ACH payments processed. ACH payments can be made through US banks only.

Lockbox Information-Check and money order payments

Select the appropriate address for all check payments to NIST unless otherwise directed by a NIST staff member:

For regular postal mail only: For courier deliveries, and postal services requiring signature:

NIST US Bank Government Lockbox

P.O. Box 6200-12 Attention: U.S. Department of Commerce – NIST 6200-12

Portland, OR 97228-6200 17650 NE Sandy Blvd. 

 Portland, OR 97230

Please note that all checks must be drawn on a United States bank and made payable in US dollars. In addition, the NIST invoice or receivable number, order, or quote number must be referenced 

on the check stub/remittance advice. For wire payment instructions, please contact NIST Accounts Receivable office by telephone at 301-975-3880, or by e-mail to billing@nist.gov

NIST Gaithersburg Receivables Office - Non-USD checks, and/or non-US bank checks must be mailed to the Receivables office in Gaithersburg, MD for deposit. See below for NIST Gaithersburg 

Receivables office address:

NIST

100 Bureau Dr., MS 1624

Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1624

This address may also be used for mail-in credit card payments. Include the account number, expiration date, security code, and amount with a copy of the invoice or quote being paid. Credit card 

payments can also be faxed to our office at 301-975-8943. Include all information required for mail-in payments.

Please do not email credit card information. It is considered sensitive and it will be blocked by the NIST email system.

*Preferred credit card payment method. Pay.gov requires IE9 or newer, or Chrome browser

NIST Federal Identification Number: 53-0205706

NIST DUNS Number: 929956050

 Page 3