SBIR Commercialization Improvement Act

House Votes

This bill aims to help small businesses turn their SBIR/STTR research into real products and services the government can buy. It tells the Small Business Administration (SBA) to set up training for federal contracting officers and other buying staff so they understand “Phase III” purchases. The training must cover program goals, how to use Phase III agreements, data rights, and how to issue sole‑source Phase III contracts when allowed.

It also pushes agencies to make the process simpler and more consistent. Agencies and prime contractors must develop standardized procedures and model contracts for SBIR Phase I, II, and III awards, and issue clear rules about what information small businesses need to show they qualify for Phase III. The SBA must update its policy directives within one year of the bill becoming law.

• Who is affected: Small businesses in SBIR/STTR programs; federal contracting officers and acquisition staff; federal agencies and prime contractors.
• What changes: New SBA-led training on Phase III, including data rights and sole‑source options; standardized procedures, model contracts, and clear solicitation language for SBIR/STTR awards; required reporting to SBA on these steps .
• When: SBA must update policy directives within one year after enactment.