Small Business AdministrationOffice of Investment and Innovation

SBIR/STTR Size Rules Updates

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Update Overview Company Registry Benchmark Rules Changes in Eligibility Requirements Q&A

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Company Registry

Company Registryhttp://sbir.gov/registration

Who needs to register? ALL applicants must register in the Company Registry and submit a .pdf document of the registration with its application.

What do I need to register? At least a DUNS number or EIN. Once registered, your company will be assigned a unique SBC Control ID and .pdf file to be used for the application process.

When should I register? Prior to submitting an application.

How long will this take to complete?

Less than 15 mins for most companies.

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Company Registry- How To

1. Enter company name and/or EIN

2. New and existing firms

3. Basic Information Form

4. Eligibility Statement

5. PDF Copy

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Company Registry- Enter company name and/or EIN

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Enter company name and/or EIN at http://sbir.gov/registration

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Company Registry- New or Existing2

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You are a new firm, then Register as a New Company

You are an existing firm, then Register as your company in the search results

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Company Registry- Basic Info3

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Fill out the Basic Information form, including…

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Company Registry- Eligibility Statement

Eligibility Topic

Criteria

Type of Firm For Profit

Ownership & Control

Majority-owned (& controlled) by:

1.US Individuals, and/or2.One or more other concerns (majority owned/controlled by US Individuals), or3.Multiple VC, HF, or PEF* [only for participating SBIR agencies]

Size 500 employees or less, including affiliates

I have read and understand the rules…

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*venture capital, hedge fund, or private equity fund

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Review the Eligibility Statement and check that you have understand the eligibility rules, including….

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Company Registry- PDF Copy• You’ll receive your

password via email to login to SBIR.gov as a small business user (top right).

• Login and save the PDF form locally with the completion of the Company Registry (bottom right).

• Note: Please refer to the specific Agency’s instructions on how to transmit the Company Registry information to the agency during this process.

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Phase II transition Benchmarks What are the new Phase I to Phase II Benchmark requirements?

Each SBIR/STTR agency has established a ratio of prior Phase II awards to prior Phase I awards that Phase I applicants must meet in order to be eligible for a Phase I award from that agency.

Who does this apply to?

Applicants with over 20 prior Phase I awards during period Why are these new benchmarks required?

This requirement is mandated by statue which can be viewed here: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-10-16/html/2012-25328.htm

When does this take effect?

Jan 28, 2013. The Phase II to Phase III benchmark effective date is October 1, 2013

What if the benchmarks listed for my company is incorrect?

Submit your inquiries to http://www.sbir.gov/feedback  How are ratios and time periods determined?

Each agency determines their own ratio and time period to be used. (Please see next slide)

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Phase I to Phase II Transition Rates Agency

Benchmark rate (Phase II/Phase I)

Length of period (years)

Department of Agriculture 0.25 5Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

0.25 5

Department of Commerce (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

0.25 5

Department of Defense 0.25 5

Department of Education 0.25 10

Department of Energy 0.25 5Department of Health and Human Services 0.25 5

Department of Homeland Security 0.25 5

Department of Transportation 0.45 5

Environmental Protection Agency 0.25 10National Aeronautics and Space Administration 0.25 5

National Science Foundation 0.25 5

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Performance Benchmarks – How To• First, follow registration process as seen in previous slides.

• Next, login at http://sbir.gov/user

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Performance Benchmarks – How To (Cont’d)

• Upon logging in, your Phase I to Phase II transition rate will be displayed in our welcome screen.

• Note: If there are issues with your Award Information or Transition Rate, use the Contact Us/Feedback link in top right corner to report the issue.

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Overview of changes from proposed rules to final rules Final Size Rule Fed.Reg: 12/27/12 (77 FR 76215) Effective: 1/28/13

Issue Changes

Timing of Eligibility • Removed proposed requirement to be eligible at time of application

VC Participation in STTR

• Removed proposed participation in STTR, consistent with statue

Ownership • Removed proposed definition of Domestic Business Concerns

• Slight modifications to existing rules (see next page)

Affiliation • Added back totality of circumstances basis• Made additional clarifications (see next page)

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Changes in SBIR/STTR Eligibility Requirements and Size Rules Categories: a) Type of Firm b) Ownership and Control c) Size Limit

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Changes in SBIR/STTR Eligibility Requirements and Size Rules

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Affiliate Checklist

Affiliate Checklist – Examples

The awardee has an agreement to merge (or a sale of stock) or an agreement in principle to merge (or a sale of stock) with another company. More Info

The CEO, President, Managing Partner, or other officer that controls the management of the SBC controls the management of one or more other businesses or entities. More Info

The awardee is a joint venture and does not have an approved SBA 8(a) Mentor/Protégé agreement. More Info

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Contact UsEdsel BrownAssistant Administrator, Office of TechnologyEdsel.Brown@sba.gov

Ronald Cooper Technology Policy Analyst, Office of TechnologyRonald.Cooper@sba.gov

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