1. Equitable adjustments to certain 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 new section: 15a. Equitable adjustments to construction contracts (a) Request for an equitable adjustment 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 such agency if the contracting officer directs a change in the work within the general scope of the contract without the agreement of the small business concern. Such request shall— (1) be timely made pursuant to the terms of the contract