Precision Measurement Grant Program

Precision Measurement Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), NIST. Supports research in fundamental measurement, testing basic laws of physics, and determining fundamental constants, with emphasis on pressing problems or emerging opportunities.

Precision Measur ement Grant Program U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) , NIST, Precision Measurement Grant Program , 2026 - Funding Opportunity Description: The Precision Measurement Grant Program (PMGP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for activities to conduct research work in the field of fundamental measurement, testing the basic laws of physics, and/or the determination of fundamental constants, with emphasis on pressing problems or emerging Announcement Type: Initial .

Funding Instrument: Grant or Cooperative Agreement.

Award Project Period: Project performance period of one (1) year, renewable annually, up to a total performance period of three (3) years, subject to funding availability and project Goals & Objectives: The PMGP was established in 1970 to support research in the field of fundamental measurement or the determination of fundamental constants, enabling the faculties at universities and colleges and laboratory researchers to conduct significant research in th is area.

By funding the research projects of eligible applicants through this program, NIST supports advances in fundamental measurement, the determination of fundamental constants, and fosters extramural collaboration with NIST scientists. The PMGP also is intended to make it possible for researchers to pursue new ideas for which other sources of support may be difficult to find.

There is some latitude in research topics that will be considered under the PMGP. Eligible Projects: Applicants must propose projects that meet the Program Requirements set forth in Section I. of this NOFO.

Proposals will be evaluated based upon the criteria indicated in Section V. 1, which includes the relationship of the proposed research to NIST’s ongo ing effort to Page 2 of 26 Precision Measur ement Grant Program develop improved fundamental measurement methods or standards, test the basic laws of physics, or provide an improved value for a fundamental constant.

See the Physical Measurement Laboratory website for more information about NIST’s programs in these areas. Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education; non -profit organizations; for -profit organizations incorporated in the United States; State, local, Territorial, and Indian Tribal Governments; foreign public entities; and foreign organizatio ns.

Although Federal entities are not eligible to receive funding under this NOFO, they may participate as unfunded collaborators. Please note that individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not considered “non - Federal entities” and are not eligib le to apply under this Funding Amount: One (1) award for up to $ 150,000 per award (award is incrementally funded – up to $50 ,000 each year ). Non -federal cost shar e is not required.

See section III. 2. Estimated Number (can give a range) and Type of Award(s): Submission Dates and Times: There are two phases in the competition for a Precision Measurement Grant: The Pre -Application phase involving all applicants, and the Full Application phase involving only the finalists.

In both phases, proposals are submitted via Grants. gov. (1) Pre -Applications (also called Abbreviated Applications) must be received electronically through Grants. gov no later than 11:59 p.

m. Eastern Time on April 9, 2026 (see Section IV. 4.

a of this NOFO). Pre -Applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered. (2) Review of Pre -Applications and subsequent selection of finalists who will be invited to submit a Full Application is expected to be completed by (3) Full Applications from selected finalists must be received electronically through Grants.

gov no Page 3 of 26 Precision Measur ement Grant Program later than 11:59 p. m. Eastern Time, on June 2 2, 2026.

Full Applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered. How to Apply: Applications must be submitted using Grants. gov .

Paper applications will not be accepted. Review and Selection Process: NIST Precision Measurement Grants are awarded to the highest ranked application as part of a two -phase competition, namely a pre -Application phase and a Full Application phase. There is no restriction on the number of Principal Investigator/s who authors an application.

In both phases, the applications shall be evaluated and ranked by a group of at least three (3) and up to eight (8) independent, objective reviewers, who may be Federal employees or non -federal personnel.

The reviewers will rank the appli cations on their merit, based upon the review process and Evaluation Criteria set forth in Agency Contacts: Programmatic and Technical Questions : Physical Measurement Laboratory Grant Rules and Regulations : nuria. martinez@nist. gov Page 4 of 26 Precision Measur ement Grant Program I.

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........ 25 The statutory authority for the NIST Precision Measurement Grant Program is 15 U.S.C. §§ 272(b)(2), (b)(4), (b)(6), (b)(7), (b)(8), (c)(1), (c)(3), (c)(10), (c)(11) .

1. Background Information The PMGP was established in 1970 to support research in the field of fundamental measurement or the determination of fundamental constants, enabling the faculties at universities and colleges and laboratory researchers to conduct significant research in this area.

By funding the research projects of eligible applicants through this program, NIST supports advances in fun damental measurement, the determination of fundamental constants, and fosters extramural collaboration with NIST scientists. The PMGP also is intended to make it possible for researchers to pursue new ideas for which other sources of support may be diffic ult to find.

There is some latitude in research topics that will be considered under the PMGP. Proposals will be evaluated based upon the criteria indicated in Section V. 1, which includes the relationship of the proposed research to NIST’s ongoing effort to develop improved fundamental measurement methods or standards, test the basic laws of physics , or provide an improved value for a fundamental constant.

See Physical Measurement Laboratory for more information about NIST’s programs in these areas. The objective of the PMGP is to support research in the following areas of interest that are relevant to ongoing work at NIST, with emphasis on those with pressing problems or a. Developing a new or an improved fundamental measurement method or a b.

Testing the basic laws of physics; and/or c. Providing an improved value for a fundamental constant. II.

Federal Award Information Page 5 of 26 Precision Measur ement Grant Program 1. Funding Instrument . The funding instrument that will be used is a Grant or Cooperative Agreement .

Where cooperative agreements are used, the nature of NIST’s “substantial involvement” will generally include collaboration with the recipient organization in developing and implementing the approved scope of work, consistent with the definition of cooperative agreement in 2 CFR § 200. 1 . 2.

Multi -Year Funding Policy . When a proposal for a multi -year award is approved, funding will usually be provided for only the first year of the program. If a project is selected for funding, NIST has no obligation to provide any additional funding in connection with that award.

Conti nuation of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the sole discretion of NIST. Continued funding will be contingent upon satisfactory performance, continued relevance to the mission and priorities of PML , and the availabilit y of funds. 3.

Funding Availability . NIST anticipates funding one (1) award for up to $150,000 (award is incrementally funded – up to $50 ,000 each year) . 4.

Indirect (F&A) Costs . NIST will reimburse applicants for proposed indirect (F&A) costs in accordance with 2 CFR § 200. 414 .

Applicants proposing indirect (F&A) costs must follow the application requirements set forth in Section IV. 2. b.

(9) of this NOFO. III. Eligibility Information 1.

Eligible Applicants . Eligibility for all programs listed in this NOFO is open to all non - Federal entities. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non -profit organizations, for -profit organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribes, hospitals, and foreign organizations .

Please note that individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not considered “non -Federal entities” and are not eligible to apply under this NOFO. Although Federal entities are not eligible to receive funding under this NOFO, they may participate as unfunded collaborators. 2.

Cost Sharing or Matching funds are not required for awards issued pursuant to this IV. Application and Submission Information 1. Address to Request Application Package The Pre -Application package is available at Grants.

gov under Funding Opportunity Number 20 26 -NIST -PMGP -01 . Only the finalists selected during the pre -application stage will be invited to submit full applications. Full Application package will be made available at Grants.

gov under Funding Opportunity Number 2026 -NIST -PMGP -01. Full Applications for the PMGP may only be submitted in response to an invitation from NIST. Page 6 of 26 Precision Measur ement Grant Program 2.

Content and Form of Application Submission a. Required Forms and Documents for a Pre -Application. Pre -Applications must be submitted by all applicants via Grants.

gov in order to be considered for funding (see Section IV. 4. a of this NOFO).

The Pre -Applications must contain the following: (1) SF -424 (R&R), Application for Federal Assistance. The SF -424 (R&R) must be signed by an authorized representative of the applicant’s organization. For SF -424 (R&R), Items 5, 14, and 19, use the Zip Code + 4 format (##### - ####) when addresses are called for.

SF -424 (R&R), Item 18. If the SF -LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form (item (5) below) is applicable, attach it to field 18. The list of certifications and assurances referenced in Item 17 of the SF -424 (R&R) is contained in the Federal Financial Assistance Certifications and Representations (Certs and Reps) as part of the SAM.

gov entity registration. Instructions for filling in the SF -424 (R&R) can be found on Grants. gov at R&R (2) Pre -Application Narrative.

A word -processed document of no more than five (5) pages, written by the applicant in an easy -to -read font with 10 -point size or larger (double -spac ed between the lines), describing the proposed project that includes sufficient information to address the evaluation criteria (see Section b. Required Forms and Documents for a Full Application . The finalists selected in the initial review will be invited to submit Full Applications.

The Full Applications must contain the following: (1) SF -424 (R&R), Application for Federal Assistance. The SF -424 (R&R) must be signed by an authorized representative of the applicant For SF -424 (R&R), Items 5, 14, and 19, use the Zip Code + 4 format (##### - ####) when addresses are called for. SF -424 (R&R), Item 18.

If the SF -LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form (item ( 5) below) is applicable, attach it to field 18. The list of certifications and assurances referenced in Item 17 of the SF -424 (R&R) is contained in the Federal Financial Assistance Certifications and Representations (Certs and Reps) as part of the SAM. gov entity registration.

Page 7 of 26 Precision Measur ement Grant Program Instructions for filling in the SF -424 (R&R) can be found on Grants. gov at R&R (2) Research & Related Budget (Total Fed + Non -Fed). The budget should reflect anticipated expenses for the full term of the project, considering all potential cost increases, including cost of living adjustments.

Expenses must be reflected in whole dollars (no cents). The budget should be detailed in these categories: c. Equipment Description; e.

Participant/Trainee Support Costs ; g. Direct Costs (automatically generated); i. Total Direct and Indirect Costs (automatically generated); j.

Total Costs and Fee (automatically generated); k. Budget Narrative and Justification document (item (8) below) should be A separate detailed R&R Budget must be completed for each budget period during the proposed award (e.g., annual basis). To add additional budget periods (e.g., year 2), click “Add Period” embedded at the end of the form.

Information regarding the Research & Related Budget (Total Fed + Non -Fed) is available in the R & R Forms Repository on Grants. gov , as well as at the NIST Financial Assistance Agreements Management Office R&R Application Package (3) CD -511, Certification Regarding Lobbying. Enter “20 26 -NIST - PMGP -01 ” in the Award Number field.

Enter the title of the application, or an abbreviation of that title, in the Project Name (4) Research and Related Other Project Information. Answer the highlighted questions and use this form to attach the Project Narrative (item (6) below), Resume(s) or CV(s) (item (7) below), the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (item ( 9) below), the Data Management Plan (item (1 1) below), and the Current and Pending Support Form (item ( 12) below).

Instructions for completing the Research and Related Other Project Information form can be found in R&R Forms Repository on grants. gov by scrolling down to Research And Related Other Project Information and clicking the Instructions link , as well a t the NIST Financial Assistance Agreements Management Office R&R Application Package Guidance .

Please note that the Project Summary/Abstract is not relevant to this Page 8 of 26 Precision Measur ement Grant Program competition. However, Grants. gov requires an attachment to field 7 of the Research and Related Other Project Information form to successfully pass through Grants.

gov. Please attach a document to field 7 stating, “A Project Summary/Abstract is not relevant to this competition”. (5) SF -LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable).

The Project Narrative for the Full A pplication is a word -processed document of no more than ten (10) pages (double -spaced between lines), which is responsive to the program description and the evaluation criteria (See Section The projective narrative should contain the following information: a. Abstract .

Provide concise title and a 100 –200 -word abstract highlighting the motivation, the nature of the project, and the level of precision targeted by the proposed measurement . # b. Project Description .

Address each of the four (4) evaluation criteria (see Section V. 1. of this NOFO).

This section should provide a statement of the work which includes milestones towards the project objectives. c. Current Support .

Indicate if your research is supported by other sources of funding and make clear how the NIST funds will enable the applicant to engage in work that otherwise could not be done with only the other (7) Resume(s) or CV(s). Resumes or CVs are required for all key personnel , including the principal investigator.

Resumes are limited to two (2) pages per individual, including a list of the most recent publications relevant to the (8) Budget Narrative and Justification. There is no set format for the Budget Narrative and Justification , however , the written justification should include the necessity and the basis for the cost , as described below .

Proposed funding levels must be consistent with the project scope, and only allowable costs should be included in the budget , and all funds should be in whole dollars (no cents). Information on cost allowability is available in the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards at 2 C. F.

R. Part 200 , which apply to awards in this program. The Budget Narrative does not count against the page limit of the Project It will also be reviewed to determine if all costs are reasonable, allocable, and allowable under 2 C.

F. R. Part 200 Subpart E, Cost Principles .

Page 9 of 26 Precision Measur ement Grant Program Information needed for each category is as follows (categories not listed are automatically generated by the form or are not relevant to this competition): a.

Senior/Key Person – At a minimum, the budget justification should include the following: name, job title, commitment of effort on the proposed project in terms of average number of hours per week or percentage of time, salary rate, total direct charges on the proposed project, description of the role of the individual on the proposed project and the work to be performed.

Fringe benefits should be identified separately from salaries and wages and based on rates determined by organizational policy. The items included in the fringe benefit rate (e.g. , health insurance, parking, etc.) should not be charged under another cost category. b.

Other Personnel - Data is requested at the project role level, and not at the individual level for Other Personnel.

The budget justification should include the following: job title, commitment of effort on the proposed project in terms of average number of hours per week or percentage of time, salary rate, total direct charges on the proposed project, description of the role of the position on the proposed project and the w ork Fringe benefits should be identified separately from salaries and wages and based on rates determined by organizational policy.

The items included in the fringe benefit rate (e.g. , health insurance, parking, etc.) should not be charged under another cost category. c. Equipment Description – Equipment is defined as an item of property that has an acquisition cost of $ 10 ,000 or more (unless the organization has established lower levels) and an expected service life of more than one year.

The budget justification should list each piece of equipment, the cost, and a description of how it will be used and why it is necessary to the successful completion of the proposed project. Please note that any general use equipment (computers, etc.) charged directly to the award should be allocated to the award according to expected usage on th e project.

Any items that do not meet the threshold for equipment can be included under the Materials and Supplies line item in Section F, Other d.

Travel - For all travel costs, required by the recipient to complete the project, including attendance at any relevant conferences, the budget justification for travel should include the following: destination; names or number of people traveling; dates and/or duration; mode of transportation, lodging and subsistence rates; and description of how the travel is directly related to the proposed project.

For travel that is yet to be determined, please provide best estimates based on prior experience. If a destination is not known, an approximate amount may be used with the assumpti ons given for the location of the meeting. Page 10 of 26 Precision Measur ement Grant Program e.

Participant/Trainee Support Costs – Participant support costs are stipends, subsistence allowances, travel, and registration fees paid to or on behalf of participants or trainees, who are not employees of your organization, for conferences or training projects.

The budget justification sho uld indicate the names or number of participants or trainees, a description and calculation of costs per person, a description and date of the event, and a description of why the cost is necessary for the successful comple tion of the proposed project. f.

Other Direct Costs – For costs that do not easily fit into the other cost categories, please list the cost, and the breakdown of the total costs by quantity or unit of cost. Include the necessity of the cost for the completion of the proposed project. Only allowable costs can be charged to the award.

Each subaward or contractual cost should be treated as a separate item in the Other Direct Costs category. Describe the services to be provided and the necessity of the subaward or contract to the successful performance of the proposed project. Contracts are for obtaining goods and service s.

Subawardees perform part of the project scope of work. For each subaward, applicants must provide budget detail justifying the cost of the work performed on the project. g.

Indirect Costs – Commonly referred to as Facilities & Administrative Costs, Indirect Costs are defined as costs incurred by the applicant organization that cannot otherwise be directly assigned or attributed to a specific project. For more details, see Section IV. 2.

b. ( 9) of (9) Indirect Cost Rate Agreement . If indirect costs are included in the proposed budget, provide a copy of the approved negotiated agreement if this rate was negotiated with a cognizant Federal audit agency.

If the rate was not established by a cognizant Federal audit agencies provide a statement to this effect. If the successful applicant includes indirect costs in the budget and has not established an indirect cost rate with a cognizant Federal audit agency, the applicant will be required to obtain such a rate in accordance with Section B. 06 of the DOC Financial Assistance General Alternatively, in accordance with 2 C.

F. R. § 200.

414(f), applicants that do not have a current negotiated (including provisional) indirect cost rate (except for those non -Federal entities described in appendix VII, paragraph D. 1. b.

of 2 CFR Part 200 ) may elect to charge a de minimis rate of 1 5 percent of modified total direct costs (MTDC). Applicants proposing a 1 5 percent de minimis rate pursuant to 2 C. F.

R. § 200. 414(f) should note this election as part of the budget portion of the application.

Please be aware that foreign applicants will be limited to use of the de minimis rate and will not have the opportunity to Page 11 of 26 Precision Measur ement Grant Program negotiate an indirect cost rate with NIST. (10) Subaward Budget Form.

The Research & Related Subaward Budget Attachment Form is required if sub -recipients and contractors are included in Instructions for completing subaward budget forms are available by visiting the R&R Forms Repository of the Grants. gov Forms Repository and scrolling down to the R&R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form and selecting “Instructions . ” (1 1) Data Management Plan .

Consistent with NIST Policy 5700. 00 1, Managing Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research, and NIST Order 5701. 00 2, Managing Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research ”, applicants must include a Data Management Plan (DMP).

All applications for activities that will generate scientific data using NIST funding are required to adhere to a DMP or explain why data sharing and/or preservation are not within the scope of the project. For the purposes of the DMP, NIST adopted the def inition of “research data” at 2 C. F.

R. § 200. 315(e)(3).

The DMP must include, at a minimum, a summary of proposed activities that are expected to generate data; a summary of the types of data expected to be generated by the identified activities; a plan for storage and maintenance of the data expected to be gen erated by the identified activities, including after the end of the award’s period of performance; and a plan describing whether and how data generated by the identified activities will be reviewed and made A template for the DMP, an example DMP, and the rubric against which the DMP will be evaluated for sufficiency is available at : Information for Applicants and Awardees .

An applicant is not required to use the template as long as the DMP contains the required information. If an application stands a reasonable chance of being funded and the DMP is determined during the review process to be insufficient, the program office may contact the applicant to resolve deficiencies in the DMP.

If an award is issued prior to the deficiencies being fully rectified, the award will include a Specific Award Condition (SAC) stating that no research activities shall be initiated, or costs incurred for those activities under the award until the NIST Grants Officer amends the award to indicate t he SAC has been satisfied. Reasonable costs for data preservation and access may be included in the > 1https://www. nist.

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gov/system/files/documents/2019/11/08/final_o_5701_ver_2. pdf Precision Measur ement Grant Program (1 2) Current and Pending Support Form . Any application that includes investigators, researchers, and key personnel must identify all sources of current and potential funding, including this proposal.

Any current project support (e.g. , Federal, state, local, public, or private foundations, etc.) must be listed on this form. The proposed project and all other projects or activities requiring a portion of time of the Principal Investigator (PI), co -PI, and key personnel must be included, even if no salary support is received.

The total award amount for the entire award period covered, including indirect costs, must be shown as well as the number of pe rson -months per year to be devoted to the project, regardless of the source of support. Similar information must be provided for all proposals already submitted or that are being submitted concurrently to other potential funders.

Applicants must complete the Current and Pending (Other) Support Current Form, using multiple forms as necessary to account for all activity for each individual identified in the PI, co -PI, and key personnel role s. A separate form should be used for each identified individual.

Applicants must download the NIST Current and Pending Support Form and reference the guidance provided as it contains information to assist with accurately completing the form. c. Attachment of Required Documents Items IV.

2. a. (1) , IV.

2. a. ( 2), IV.

2. b. (1) through IV.

2. b. (4) above are part of the standard application package in Grants.

gov and can be completed through the download application process. Item IV. 2.

b. ( 5), the SF -LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form, is an optional application form which is part of the standard application package in Grants. gov. If item IV.

2. b. ( 5), the SF -LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form is applicable to this proposal, attach it to field 18 of the SF -424 (R&R), Application for Federal Item IV.

2. b. ( 6), the Project Narrative, should be attached to field 8 (Project Narrative) of the Research and Related Other Project Information form by clicking Item IV.

2. b. ( 8), the Budget Narrative and Justification, should be attached to field L (Budget Justification) of the Research and Related Budget (Total Fed + Total Non - Fed) form by clicking on “Add Attachment”.

Items IV. 2. b.

(7), Resume(s) or CV(s), IV. 2. b.

(9), the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, IV. 2. b.

(1 1), the Data Management Plan, and I V. 2. b.

(1 2), the Current and Pending Support Form, must be completed and attached by clicking on “Add Attachments” found in item 12 (Other Attachments) of the Research and Related Other Project Information form. Page 13 of 26 Precision Measur ement Grant Program Item IV. 2.

b. ( 10 ), the Subaward Budget Form(s), i f applicable to the submission, should be attached to the Research & Related Subaward Budget (Total Fed + Non - Fed) Attachment(s) Form in the application package. Following these directions will create zip files which permit transmittal of the documents electronically via Grants.

gov. Applicants should carefully follow specific Grants. gov instructions at www. Grants.

gov to ensure the attachments will be accepted by the Grants. gov system. A receipt from Grants.

gov indicates only that an application was transferred to a system. It does not provide details concerning whether all attachments (or how many attachments) transfe rred successfully. Applicants will receive a series of e -mail messages over a period of up to two business days before learning whether a Federal agency’s electronic system has received its application.

Applicants are strongly advised to use “ Download Submitted Forms and Applications ” on grants. gov to check that their application’s required attachments were contained in their submission. After submitting the application, check the status of your application here: Check Application Status .

If any, or all, of the required attachments are absent from the submission, follow the attachment directions found above, resubmit the application, and check again for the presence of the required attachments. If the directions found on the Grants. gov Online Help page are not effective, please contact the Grants.

gov Help Desk immediately. If calling from within the United States or from a U.S. territory, please call 800 -518 -4726. If calling from a place outside the United States or a U.S. territory, please call 606 -545 -5035.

E -mails should be addressed to support@grants. gov . Assistance from the Grants.

gov Help Desk will be available around the clock every day, with the exception of Federal holidays. Help Desk service will resume at 7:00 a. m.

Eastern Time the day after Applicants can track their submission in the Grants. gov system by following the procedures at the Track My Application page . It can take up to two business days for an application to fully move through the Grants.

gov system to NIST. NIST uses the Tracking Numbers assigned by Grants. gov and does not issue Agency (1) Paper , Email, and Facsimile (fax) Submissions.

Will not be accepted. (2) Figures, Graphs, Images, and Pictures. Should be of a size that is easily readable or viewable and may be displayed in landscape orientation.

Any figures, graphs, images, or pictures will count toward the page limits for the Project Narrative. Page 14 of 26 Precision Measur ement Grant Program (3) Font. Easy to read font (10 -point minimum).

Smaller type may be used in figures and tables but must be clearly legible. (4) Page Limit . The Pre -Application Project Narrative is limited to five (5) pages, preferably double spaced for ease of reading.

The Full Application Project Narrative is limited to ten (10) pages, preferably double spaced.

In both cases, the page limit includes the table of contents (if provided), all required information including figures, tables, images, pictures, and references, as (5) Page Limit Exclusions: SF -424 (R&R), Application for Federal Assistance; Research & Related Budget (Total Fed + Non -Fed); CD -511, Certification Regarding Lobbying; Research and Related Other Project Information; SF -LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities; Budget Narrative and Justification ; Indirect Cost Rate Agreement ; Current and Pending Support Form .

(6) Page Layout. The Project Narrative must be in portrait orientation. (7) Page size.

21. 6 centimeters by 27. 9 centimeters (8 ½ inches by 11 inches).

(8) Page numbering. Number pages sequentially. (9) Application language.

All documents must be in English, including but not limited to the initial application, any additional documents submitted in response to a NIST request, all reports, and any correspondence with NIST. (10) Typed document. All applications, including forms, must be typed; handwritten forms will not be accepted.

e. Application Replacement Pages. Applicants may not submit replacement pages and/or missing documents once an application has been submitted.

Any revisions must be made by submission of a new application that must be received by NIST by