FY 2024 CAN Cards

What Is A CAN Card?

A CAN Card is a physical card printed by the NIH Supply Center. It uses a Common Account Number (CAN) that allows an NIH Employee with a valid NIH identification card to shop at the NIH Supply Store in Building 10.

Obtaining A CAN Card

CAN cards may be obtained by contacting your IC’s CAN Card Coordinator and/or Administrative Officer.

For additional information, please contact the NIH Supply Center CAN Card Program Coordinator at [email protected], or call (301) 496-0167. All card requests must be approved by the IC's Executive Officer.

CAN Card Policy

Please see our CAN Card policy manual containing processes, roles, and responsibilities for the use of the NIH Supply Center Self Service Stores CAN Cards: https://policymanual.nih.gov/26101-41-E

Lost or Stolen CAN Cards

Please report any lost or stolen CAN card to the contact(s) outlined above. Lost or stolen cards will be canceled and therefore will not be honored for any future purchases.