H.R. 10343 — CLEAR Feedback Act

This section requires Federal agencies to establish a process providing enhanced debriefing materials to small business concerns denied a Phase I, Phase II, or Phase III SBIR award for reasons other than those listed in paragraph (16). The process is initiated by request within 14 business days after denial and supplies an evaluation of significant deficiencies, an overall ranking relative to other proposals, and a summary of the denial rationale; concerns may submit additional questions within 7 business days, which agencies must answer within 14 business days.

This section requires Federal agencies participating in the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program to establish a process for providing enhanced debriefing materials to small business concerns denied Phase I, Phase II, or Phase III awards. Upon request within 14 business days of denial, the process must supply an evaluation of significant deficiencies, an overall ranking among proposals, and a summary of the denial rationale; allow submission of follow-up questions within 7 business days; and require agency answers within 14 business days.