To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Extension of SBIR and STTR authority
(a) SBIR
Section 9(m) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(m)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025
and inserting September 30, 2026
.
(b) STTR
Section 9(n)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(n)(1)(A)) is amended by striking through fiscal year 2025
and inserting though fiscal year 2026
.
Sec. 2. Extension of SBIR and STTR programs and activities
(a) Phase flexibility
Section 9(cc) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(cc)) is amended by striking through 2025
and inserting through 2026
.
(b) Commercialization readiness program for civilian agencies pilot program
Section 9(gg)(7) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(gg)(7)) is amended by striking fiscal year 2025
and inserting fiscal year 2026
.
(c) Accelerated awards
Section 9(hh)(2)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(hh)(2)(C)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025
and inserting September 30, 2026
.
(d) Phase 0 pilot program
Section 9(jj)(7) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(jj)(7)) is amended by striking fiscal year 2025
and inserting fiscal year 2026
.
(e) Administrative assistance
Section 9(mm)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(mm)(1)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025
and inserting September 30, 2026
.
(f) Increased minimum performance standards
Section 9(qq)(3)(I) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(qq)(3)(I)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025
and inserting September 30, 2026
.
(g) Commercialization assistance pilot programs
Section 9(uu)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(uu)(3)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025
and inserting September 30, 2026
.
(h) Due diligence program
Section 9(vv)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(vv)(3)(C)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025
and inserting September 30, 2026
.
(i) STTR participation of military research and educational institutions pilot program
Section 9(yy)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(yy)(2)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025
and inserting September 30, 2026
.
(j) Budget calculation pilot program
Section 9(zz)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(zz)(3)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025
and inserting September 30, 2026
.