Improving SBIR-STTR data collection

(a) Additional data fields in SBIR database Section 9(k)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(k)(1)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E)(iv), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (F)(v), by striking the period at the end and inserting; and; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (G) for each award granted, whether the award is classified or designated as— (i) Phase 1A, under subsection (pp); (ii) direct to Phase II, under subsection (cc); (iii) subsequent Phase II, under subsection (bb)(1); (iv) strategic breakthrough award under subsection (ff)(3); (v) Phase III prime contract award; or (vi) Phase III subcontract award.. (b) Improving FPDS data tracking (1) In general The Administrator of General Services shall update the Federal Procurement Data System described in section 1122(a)(4) of title 41, United States Code, or any successor system, to— (A) require reporting on whether an award under the SBIR or STTR program is classified or designated as— (i) Phase 1A, under subsection (pp) of section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638), as amended by this Act; (ii) direct to Phase II, under subsection (cc) of such section; (iii) subsequent Phase II, under subsection (bb)(1) of such section; (iv) a strategic breakthrough award under subsection (ff)(3) of such section; (v) a Phase III prime contract award; or (vi) a Phase III subcontract award; (B) require reporting on whether a contract is designated as a Phase III contract; and (C) allow a Government contracting officer, when recording a Phase II or Phase III contract following on from work done by a small business concern during a Phase I or Phase II award to reference an SBIR or STTR contract identification number for relevant prior SBIR or STTR work done. (2) No new funds No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this subsection.