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US HB4842
Bill
Status
8/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gil Cisneros
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AI Summary
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SBA Administrator must establish training for federal contracting officers and acquisition workforce on Phase III acquisitions under SBIR and STTR programs, covering program missions, Phase III agreements, data rights, and sole source award contracts
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Training development requires coordination with the Secretary of Defense, GSA Administrator, and other relevant federal agency heads
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Procurement center representatives must advocate for maximum use and transition of SBIR/STTR-developed products, services, and technologies to Phase III awards for small businesses
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Federal agencies must report to SBA on efforts to develop simplified, standardized procedures and model contracts for Phase I, II, and III SBIR awards
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SBA must issue standardized solicitation provisions and contract clauses providing clear guidance on information small businesses must submit to establish Phase III award eligibility
Legislative Description
SBIR Commercialization Improvement Act
Commerce
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
8/1/2025