Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:FAR Case 2020-010, Docket No. FAR-2020-0010, Sequence No. 1

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs

Department of Defense, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy — observed across 2 documents over 797 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The federal government updates rules for how small businesses win and complete research contracts from agencies like the Department of Defense and NASA. Small business owners in technology and manufacturing should check new eligibility requirements and application deadlines before submitting proposals for these government-funded research projects.

First seen

Apr 7, 2023

Last seen

Jun 12, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Apr 7, 2023

    Federal Acquisition Regulation: Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs

    #2023-06420

  2. Proposed·Jun 12, 2025

    Federal Acquisition Regulation: Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs

    #2025-10609