; (2) test the technologies described in subsection (a) to support identified mission needs of the TSA and to meet requirements for acquisitions and procurement; (3) to the extent practicable, provide original equipment manufacturers with test plans to minimize requirement interpretation disputes and adhere to provided test plans; (4) collaborate with other technical laboratories and facilities for purposes of augmenting the capabilities of the TSIF; (5) deliver advanced transportation security screening technologies that enhance the overall security of domestic transportation systems; and (6) to the extent practicable, provide funding and promote efforts to enable participation by a small business concern (as the term is described under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )) that— (A) has an advanced technology or capability; but (B) does not have adequate resources to participate in testing and evaluation processes. (c) Staffing and resource allocation The Administrator shall ensure adequate staffing and resource allocations for the TSIF in a manner that— (1) prevents unnecessary delays in the testing and evaluation of advanced transportation security screening technologies for acquisitions and procurement determinations; (2) ensures the issuance of final paperwork certification no later than 45 days after the date such testing and evaluation has concluded; and (3) ensures collaboration with technology stakeholders to close capabilities gaps in transportation security. (d) Deadline (1) In general The Administrator shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress if testing and evaluation by the TSIF of an advanced transportation security screening technology under this section exceeds 180 days from the delivery date. (2) Notification The notification under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) information relating to the delivery date; (B) a justification for why the testing and evaluation process has exceeded 180 days