### Question
How is the "third phase agreement" defined?


### Answer
The term **third phase agreement** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 638* as follows -

> a follow-on, non-SBIR or non-STTR funded contract as described in paragraph (4)(C) or paragraph (6)(C) of subsection (e) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 638*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

