1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2019 . 2. Equitable adjustments to construction contracts (a) In general The Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 15 the following: 15A. Equitable adjustments to construction contracts (a) Request for an equitable adjustment (1) In general A small business concern performing a construction contract that was awarded by an agency may submit a request for an equitable adjustment to the contracting officer of the agency if the contracting officer directs a change in the terms of the contract performance without the agreement of the small business concern. (2) Requirements A request submitted under paragraph (1) shall— (A) be timely made pursuant to the terms of the contract