Get Sbir Life Cycle Certification

Completing the SBIR Life Cycle Certification is an essential requirement for all SBIR Phase I and Phase II awardees. This guide will provide clear and supportive instructions to help you fill out the certification accurately and ensure compliance with program requirements.

Follow the steps to complete the certification form online

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Carefully read each certification statement provided in the form. This ensures you understand the requirements set forth in the funding agreement.
3. For the first certification statement, confirm whether the principal investigator has spent more than half of their time as an employee of the awardee. Check the appropriate box and, if applicable, provide the written deviation approval percentage.
4. Regarding the second statement, specify whether the work performed under this project has been submitted for funding by another Federal agency. Check the line that corresponds to your situation.
5. For the third and fourth certification statements, indicate the applicable percentage of work performed under the award. Fill in the required percentage if a deviation has been approved.
6. Confirm that the research and development is performed in the United States by checking ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. If a waiver has been granted, indicate that as well.
7. Indicate that the research is conducted at your facilities with your employees by checking the appropriate box.
8. As the authorized officer, sign the certification, print your name, and provide your title and business name in the designated fields.
9. Review all provided information for accuracy and ensure all necessary fields are completed. After validating, you can save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as required.

Ensure your compliance by completing the SBIR Life Cycle Certification online today.