SBIR Life Cycle Certification

SBIR Life Cycle Certification

Certifications for SBIR recipients (grants and contracts) to confirm continuing compliance with SBIR program requirements.

SBIR Life Cycle Certification
SBIR Life Cycle Certification

All SBIR Phase I and Phase II recipients must complete this certification at all times set forth in the funding agreement (see §8(h) of the SBIR Policy Directive). This includes checking all of the boxes and having an authorized officer of the awardee sign and date the certification each time it is required. Recipients are not required to submit this certification directly to NIH but must instead complete the certification and maintain it on file in accordance with the records and retention policy in Section 8.4.2 of the NIH Grants Policy Statement or as listed in the SBIR contract solicitation or contract award. A certification is required at the following times:

• For SBIR Phase I Recipients: At the time of receiving final payment or disbursement from the Payment Management System or via contract.
• For SBIR Phase II Recipients: prior to receiving more than 50% of the total award amount and prior to final payment or disbursement from the Payment Management System or via contract.

August 2023