Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research SBIR

Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Overview Ms. Susan Celis Do. D SBIR/STTR Program Manager Distribution A; Code 20 -S-1754|Approved for Public Release; Distribution is unlimited. 1

Do. D SBIR/STTR Program Goals • Stimulate technological innovation for Do. D to maintain technological superiority and military readiness to deter military operations from U. S. adversaries. • Increase private sector commercialization of Federal R&D to increase competition, productivity, and economic growth. • Stimulate a partnership of ideas and technologies between innovative small businesses and research institutions (STTR). • Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR/STTR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. The Do. D awards over $1. 8 B/Year in SBIR/STTR funding • By including qualified small businesses in the nation’s R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific R&D needs. Distribution A; Code 20 -S-1754|Approved for Public Release; Distribution is unlimited. 2

SBIR / STTR Program Phases **Read agency instructions for specific funding and proposal guidelines. ** Eligibility in a nutshell: MUST be more than 50% owned by US citizens. MUST be located and operated in the US. Phase SBIR/STTR Phase I (optional) $256, 580 cap (~10 months) Feasibility Study Phase II* $1, 710, 531 cap (24 -36 months) Adoptions/Co-funds Continued Research and Prototype Phase II Enhancement $1: $1 Match (up to 12 months) Up to $500 k Phase III No time limit No SBIR/STTR funds Commercialization/Transition SBIR MUST be 500 employees or less, including affiliates. Program Differences • • www. sba. gov/size • A minimum of 2/3 of the research/work must be performed by the proposing Small Business in Phase I A minimum of 1/2 of the research/work must be performed by the proposing Small Business in Phase II Primary employment of the Principal Investigator must employed by the small business https: //www. sbir. gov/about#sbir-policy-directive Distribution A; Code 20 -S-1754|Approved for Public Release; Distribution is unlimited. STTR • • • Small Businesses MUST partner with a U. S. Research Institution At least 40% of the work must be performed by the proposing Small Business At least 30% of the work must be performed by the Research Institution Small Businesses must manage and control the STTR funding agreement Principal Investigator may be employed at either the Small Business or the Research Institution 3

Do. D SBIR/STTR Process and Components Topic Development Department of the Army Defense Threat Reduction Agency Broad Agency Announcement Department of the Navy Chemical and Biological Defense Department of the Air Force Missile Defense Agency Proposal Submission Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency National Geospatial. Intelligence Agency Proposal Evaluation/Selection Defense Health Agency Contract Award Defense Logistics Agency Office of Secretary of Defense https: //rt. cto. mil/rtl-small-business-resources/sbir-sttr/contacts/ Space Development Agency Defense Microelectronics Activity United States Special Operations Command 4

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Schedule A Do. D-wide BAA includes: • Do. D Instructions • Service/Component Unique Instructions • Topics Not all Components participate in each solicitation. Multiple solicitations provide opportunities to participate throughout the fiscal year. Note: Dates are subject to change. SBIR 20. 3 STTR 20. C SBIR 21. 1 STTR 21. A SBIR 21. 2 STTR 21. B Pre-Release 08/25/20 Pre-Release 11/24/20 Pre-Release 04/21/21 Open 09/23/20 Open 01/06/21 Open 05/19/21 Close 11/22/20 Close 02/10/21 Close 06/17/21 Component (out-of-cycle) BAAs can be released whenever a component has a need to solicit topics outside of the three Do. D SBIR/STTR BAA cycles shown. • Distribution A; Code 20 -S-1754|Approved for Public Release; Distribution is unlimited. 5

Defense SBIR / STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) • DSIP is the official proposal submission website for the Department of Defense. • Proposal Submission - SBIR/STTR Phase I, Direct to Phase II, or Phase II proposals to any Do. D Component must be submitted through the DSIP. • Topic Search • Topics Q&A https: //www. dodsbirsttr. mil/submissions/login DSIP is an SBIR Phase III success story that originated with NASA! Distribution A; Code 20 -S-1754|Approved for Public Release; Distribution is unlimited. 6

Get in Touch Visit: https: //rt. cto. mil/rtl-small-business-resources/ for more information. Email: Do. DSBIRSupport@reisystems. com to subscribe to our List. Serv. Questions? Contact us! Connect with us! 703. 214. 1333 facebook. com/dodsbir Do. DSBIRSupport@reisystems. com @dodsbir Distribution A; Code 20 -S-1754|Approved for Public Release; Distribution is unlimited. 7