; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (3) by striking Before providing assistance and inserting (1) Before providing assistance ; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) An agreement under this subsection may be a contract, cooperative agreement, or a partnership intermediary agreement. . 853. Modifications to the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (a) Definitions Section 4951 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking private, nonprofit organization and inserting nonprofit organization ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) The term business entity means a corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, consortia, not-for-profit, or other legal entity. . (b) Cooperative agreements Section 4954 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B); (B) by inserting (1) before Under ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) The Secretary shall have the ability to waive or modify the percentages specified in paragraph (1), on a case-by-case basis, if the Secretary determines that it would be in the best interest of the program. ; (2) by striking subsection (c) and redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (c), (d), and (e)