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— (1) by striking During fiscal years 2012 through 2025 and inserting Until September 30, 2031; (2) by striking, and the Department of Education and inserting the Department of Energy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the Department of Education; and (3) by inserting or STTR program after SBIR program each place that term appears. (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 2025 and inserting 2031. (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, 2031. (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 2025 and inserting 2031. (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, 2031. (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, 2031. (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, 2031. (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, 2031. (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, 2031. (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, 2031. (k) Special Operations Command pilot Section 851(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (10 U.S.C. 4901 note) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2031. (l) Government Accountability Office mandate sunset The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112–81) is amended by striking section 5142 (15 U.S.C. 638a).

(a) Phase flexibility Section 9(cc) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(cc)) is amended— (1) by striking During fiscal years 2012 through 2025 and inserting Until September 30, 2031; (2) by striking, and the Department of Education and inserting the Department of Energy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the Department of Education; and (3) by inserting or STTR program after SBIR program each place that term appears. (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 2025 and inserting 2031. (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, 2031. (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 2025 and inserting 2031. (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, 2031. (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, 2031. (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, 2031. (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, 2031. (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, 2031. (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, 2031. (k) Special Operations Command pilot Section 851(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (10 U.S.C. 4901 note) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2031. (l) Government Accountability Office mandate sunset The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112–81) is amended by striking section 5142 (15 U.S.C. 638a).