The nuclear physics input used to compute the Monte Carlo reaction rates and probability density functions that are tabulated in the second paper of this issue (Paper II) is presented. Specifically, we publish the input files to the Monte Carlo reaction rate code RatesMC, which is based on the formalism presented in the first paper of this issue (Paper I). This data base contains overwhelmingly experimental nuclear physics information. The survey of literature for this review was concluded in November 2009. © 2010 Elsevier B.V.