SBIR Policy Directive 2012
III. Amendments G. Section 8--Terms of Agreement Under SBIR Awards [Updated 8/6/12] As discussed above, section 5143 of the Reauthorization Act requires each applicant that applies for and each small business that receives SBIR funding to certify that it is in compliance with the laws relating to the program. Section 5143 specifically states that such certifications may cover the life cycle of the funding agreement. As a result, SBA has amended this section of the directive to state that for Phase I awards, agencies must require that awardees submit a certification as to whether it is in compliance with specific SBIR Program requirements at the time of final payment or disbursement. For Phase II awards, agencies must require that awardees submit a certification as to whether it is in compliance with specific SBIR Program requirements prior to receiving more than 50% of the total award amount and prior to final payment or disbursement. The directive provides the agencies with the discretion to request additional certifications throughout the life cycle of the award since SBA is aware that some agencies request certification at the time of each payment. SBA notes that these certifications are in addition to and different in content from the certification required at the time of award. SBA requests comments on the certification requirements, including whether additional certifications should be required to prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
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