Federal HB10343 mandates federal agencies to provide enhanced debriefing materials to small businesses for SBIR or STTR award denials.

Federal HB10343, the CLEAR Feedback Act, amends the Small Business Act to require federal agencies to provide enhanced debriefing materials to small businesses for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award denials. This includes an evaluation of significant deficiencies, an overall ranking of the proposal, and a rationale for denial. Small businesses have the opportunity to submit additional questions within 7 business days, with federal agencies required to respond within 14 business days.

Federal HB10343 mandates federal agencies to provide enhanced debriefing materials to small businesses for SBIR or STTR award denials.

Federal HB10343, the CLEAR Feedback Act, amends the Small Business Act to require federal agencies to provide enhanced debriefing materials to small businesses for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award denials. This includes an evaluation of significant deficiencies, an overall ranking of the proposal, and a rationale for denial. Small businesses have the opportunity to submit additional questions within 7 business days, with federal agencies required to respond within 14 business days.