| The Small Business Innovation Research Program: An Assessment of the Department of Defense Fast Track Initiative Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Policy Division (Author), Board on Science Technology and Economic (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309069297 ISBN-13: 9780309069298 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $76.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2000 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Affairs & Administration - Business & Economics | Labor - Political Science | Public Policy - Economic Policy |
| Dewey: 354.279 |
| LCCN: 2001277450 |
| Series: Compass Series |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6" W x 9.1" (1.65 lbs) 350 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 1992, Congress for the first time explicitly directed the federal agencies making SBIR grants to use commercial potential as a criterion for granting SBIR awards. In response, the Department of Defense developed the SBIR Fast Track initiative, which provides expedited decision-making for SBIR awards to companies that have commitments from outside vendors. To verify the effectiveness of this initiative, the DoD asked the STEP Board to assess the operation of Fast Track. This volume of original field research includes case studies comparing Fast Track and non-Fast Track firms, a large survey of SBIR awardees, and statistical analyses of the impact of regular SBIR and Fast Track awards. Collectively, the commissioned papers and the findings and recommendations represent a significant contribution to our understanding of the SBIR program. |