Bill · H.R. 4842· House(119-HR-4842)
SBIR Commercialization Improvement Act
- Introduced
- 8/1/2025
- Last activity
- 8/1/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Gilbert Cisneros
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SBIR Commercialization Improvement Act," aims to amend the Small Business Act. It requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to create training for the federal acquisition workforce regarding Phase III acquisitions. The training focuses on program goals, agreements, data rights, and sole source award contracts. Additionally, the bill directs procurement center representatives to advocate for the transition of developed products and services to Phase III awards. It also seeks to simplify and standardize procedures and contract clauses for SBIR awards.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+7
The bill streamlines and standardizes procurement procedures and contract clauses specifically for SBIR/STTR participants to ease the transition to Phase III awards.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Small business owners participating in SBIR/STTR programs benefit from simplified procedures and better advocacy for product transition to Phase III awards.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
The bill enhances the commercialization pipeline for technologies developed through SBIR and STTR research programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Workforce Awareness: The Administrator will establish training for contracting officers and agency acquisition workforce members to ensure they are fully aware of all aspects of Phase III acquisitions under the SBIR and STTR programs (Section 2, Paragraph 5, Subparagraph A).
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Improved Product Transition: Procurement Center Representatives will be directed to advocate for the maximum use and transition of products, services, and technologies developed under SBIR or STTR programs into Phase III awards (Section 3, Subsection a, Paragraph 1).
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Streamlined Processes for Small Businesses: The bill introduces requirements for federal agencies or prime contractors to develop simplified and standardized procedures and model contracts for SBIR awards (Section 3, Subsection b, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph C).
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Clearer Guidance for Proposals: The act mandates the issuance of standardized solicitation provisions and contract clauses to provide clear guidance on the information small business concerns need to provide for market research or proposals to establish eligibility for Phase III awards (Section 3, Subsection b, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph D).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+7Increases Job Creation+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 8/1/2025
- 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.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.