[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 13, Volume 1]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 13CFR121.701]



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                TITLE 13--BUSINESS CREDIT AND ASSISTANCE

 

                CHAPTER I--SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

 

PART 121_SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS--Table of Contents

 

           Subpart A_Size Eligibility Provisions and Standards

 

Sec. 121.701  What SBIR programs are subject to size determinations?



    (a) These sections apply to size status for award of a funding 

agreement pursuant to the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 

1982 (Pub. L. 97-219, 15 U.S.C. 638(e) through (k)).

    (b) Funding agreement officer means a contracting officer, a grants 

officer, or a cooperative agreement officer.

    (c) Funding agreement means any contract, grant or cooperative 

agreement entered into between any Federal agency and any small business 

for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work 

funded in whole or in part by the Federal Government. Such work 

includes:

    (1) A systematic, intensive study directed toward greater knowledge 

or understanding of the subject studied;

    (2) A systematic study directed specifically toward applying new 

knowledge to meet a recognized need; or

    (3) A systematic application of knowledge toward the production of 

useful materials, devices, and systems or methods, including design, 

development, and improvement of prototypes and new processes to meet 

specific requirements.