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A classified source or the agency's own finding are two further grounds for denial

To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes, section 2, Sec. 2. Written by .

A classified source or the agency's own finding are two further grounds for denial

The document says “is amendedWho acts: Federal agencies running SBIR or STTR programsHow: statuteSec. 2 in the PDF
What the document says

“has a security risk with a primary source that is classified; or ``(F) has a security risk that the Federal agency determines warrants a denial;”

To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes, Sec. 2

The same two amendments add subparagraphs (E) and (F) alongside the list-based ground. Subparagraph (E) reaches a security risk whose primary source is classified. Subparagraph (F) reaches a security risk that the Federal agency determines warrants a denial. Both wordings are written into subsection (g) and into subsection (o).

What the document actually says

“has a security risk with a primary source that is classified; or ``(F) has a security risk that the Federal agency determines warrants a denial;”

To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes, Sec. 2
That sentence, in plain words

A firm can be turned down for a risk that is a secret. It can also be turned down if the agency decides the risk is bad enough.

What this is about

Some proof is kept secret. The law lets the agency act on it anyway. The last ground has no set test. The agency makes the call.

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