Resources for NVLAP Assessors

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This page has been created to provide you with frequently requested forms and documents and other important information pertaining to the on-site assessment of laboratories and assessor training and evaluation.

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On-Site Assessment Forms
NIST Handbook 150 Checklist (2006)	PDF	Microsoft Word
Instructions to the Assessor (2005)	PDF
On-Site Assessment Report (2008)	PDF	Microsoft Word
On-Site Assessment Summary (2005)	PDF	Microsoft Word
Test Method Review Summary (2008)	PDF	Microsoft Excel
Program-Specific Checklists	Link to latest editions of program checklists

Assessor Training

• NVLAP Assessor Training Topics (includes assessor training symposium presentations)

Assessor Bulletins

• AB-1-2001: Calibration LAP - Definition of Best Measurement Capability
• AB-3-2002 (Rev. 2007-09-14): Laboratory Policy and Procedure for Referencing NVLAP Accreditation  
• AB-6-2004: Contractor Registration and Unsolicited Mail  
• AB-7-2006: Document Control: On-Site Assessment Forms  
• AB-8-2008: Test Method Review Summary 
• AB-9-2008: On-Site Assessment Report for ECT Laboratories   
• AB-10-2008: Assessment of Requirements for Measurement Traceability   
• AB-11-2008: Revision of NVLAP On-Site Assessment Report   

Other Assessor Forms and Information
Assessor Qualifications Summary  (used by all programs)	PDF	Microsoft Word
Template for Assessor Biographical Sketch	PDF	Microsoft Word
NVLAP Assessor Declaration	PDF
NVLAP Assessor Quote Form	PDF	Microsoft Excel
Instructions for Preparing an Invoice for Laboratory Assessment and Related Services	PDF
Laboratory Assessment and Related Services Invoice	PDF	Microsoft Word
Assessor Performance Evaluation Form	PDF	Microsoft Word
Evaluation of On-Site Report Form	PDF	Microsoft Word
On-Site Assessment Review Form	PDF	Microsoft Word
Changes to ISO/IEC 17025	PDF
NISTIR 5983: Guidelines for Assessing Calibration Laboratories	PDF