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2025 NASA SBIR Phase II Solicitation is sponsored by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This solicitation is for Phase II of the NASA SBIR program, supporting the continued development and commercialization of technologies that advance NASA missions. Companies must have successfully completed a NASA SBIR Phase I project to be eligible.
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National Aeronautics and Space # Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) # Program Year 202 5 Solicitation # Complete d Proposal Package Due Date and Time : # May 15 , 202 6 - 5:00 p. m. ET Program Year 202 5 SBIR Phase II S olicitation Executive Summary ................................
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1 1. Program Description ................................ ................................
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1 Legislative Authority and Background ................................ ................................ ................................
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1 Due Diligence Program to Assess Security Risks ................................ ................................ ..........................
2 1. 2 Purpose and Priorities ................................ ................................
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2 1. 3 Three -Phase Program ................................ ................................
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3 1. 4 Availability of Funds ................................ ................................
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4 1. 5 Eligibility Requirements ................................ ................................
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4 1. 5. 1 Small Business Concern (SBC) ................................
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4 1. 5. 2 SBC Size ................................
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3 SBIR Restrictions on Level of Small Business Participation ................................ ................................ ..........
4 1. 5. 4 Place of Performance and American -made Products and Equipment ................................
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5 Principal Investigator (PI) Employment Requirement ................................ ................................ .................
4 1. 5. 6 Restrictions on Venture -Capital -Owned Businesses ................................
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5. 7 Joint Ventures or Limited Partnerships ................................ ................................
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6 NASA Technology Available (TAV) for SBIR Use ................................ ................................ ................................
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1 Use of NASA Software ................................ ................................ ................................
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6. 2 Use of NASA Patent ................................ ................................
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5 1. 7 Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) ................................ ................................
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8 Small Business Administration (SBA) Applicant Resources ................................ ................................ .................
6 1. 9 NASA Mentor -Protégé Program (MPP) ................................ ................................
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10 Fraud, Waste and Abuse and False Statements ................................ ................................ ................................
6 1. 11 NASA Procurement Ombudsman Program ................................ ................................
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12 General Information ................................ ................................ ................................
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12. 1 Questions About This Solicitation and Means of Contacting NASA SBIR Program ................................ ....
7 1. 13 Definitions ................................ ................................
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8 2. Registrations, Certifications and Other Completed Proposal Package Information ................. 9 2.
1 Small Business Administration (SBA) Company Registry ................................ ................................ .....................
9 2. 2 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration ................................ ................................
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1 Disclosures of Foreign Affiliation or Relationships to Foreign Countries ................................ ................... 10 2.
4 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and NASA Certifications and Clauses ................................ ..................... 11 2.
5 Software Development Standards ................................ ................................ ................................
.................... 11 Program Year 202 5 SBIR Phase II S olicitation 2. 6 Human and/or Animal Subject ................................
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11 2. 7 Flight Safety Standards ................................ ................................
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11 2. 8 Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD -12) ................................ ................................
................... 11 3. Phase II Proposal Preparation Instructions and Requirements ................................
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............... 12 3. 2 Proprietary Information in the Proposal Submission ................................
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3 Release of Certain Proposal Information ................................ ................................ ................................
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4. 1 General Requirements ................................ ................................
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4. 2 Format Requirements ................................ ................................
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4. 3 Forms ................................ ................................
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14 3. 4. 4 Technical Proposal ................................
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5 Briefing Chart ................................ ................................ ................................
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4. 6 Capital Commitments Addendum ................................ ................................
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4. 7 Firm Certifications ................................ ................................
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20 3. 4. 8 Disclosures of Foreign Affiliation or Relationships to Foreign Countries ................................
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9 Audit Information ................................ ................................ ................................
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4. 10 Prior Awards Addendum ................................ ................................
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4. 11 Commercial Metrics Survey (CMS) ................................ ................................
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4. 12 Contractor Responsibility Information ................................ ................................
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4. 13 Phase II Request for Use of Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) Funds ................................ ........
22 4. Phase II Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria ................................ ................................
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24 4. 3 Selection ................................ ................................
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25 4. 4 TABA Evaluation ................................ ................................
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25 4. 5 Notification and Feedback to Unsuccessful Offerors ................................ ................................
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1 Phase II Feedback ................................ ................................ ................................
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Considerations ................................ ................................ ................................
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27 5. 2 Awards ................................ ................................
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28 5. 2. 1 Anticipated number of Awards ................................
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28 5. 2. 2 Award Conditions ................................
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3 Type of Contract ................................ ................................ ................................
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2. 4 Model Contracts ................................ ................................
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29 5. 3 Reporting and Required Deliverables ................................ ................................
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4 Payment Schedule ................................ ................................ ................................
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5 Profit or Fee ................................ ................................ ................................
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6 Cost Sharing ................................ ................................ ................................
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7 Rights in Data Developed Under SBIR Funding Agreements ................................ ................................ .............
30 5. 9 Invention Reporting, Election of Title, Patent Application Filing, and Patents ................................ .................
30 5. 10 Export Control ................................ ................................
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30 5. 11 Government -Furnished and Contractor -Acquired Property ................................ ................................
........... 31 5. 12 Essentially Equivalent Awards and Prior Work ................................
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13 Precedence of Contract Over this Solicitation ................................ ................................ ................................
31 5. 14 Use of Government Resources ................................ ................................
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15 Agency Recovery Authority and Ongoing Reporting ................................ ................................ .......................
32 6. Submission of Proposals ................................ ................................
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1 How to Apply for SBIR Phase II ................................ ................................ ................................
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1 Electronic Submission Requirements via ProSAMS ................................ ................................ ...................
33 6. 1. 2 Deadline for Phase II Proposal Receipt ................................
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33 6. 1. 3 Complete Proposal Package Submission ................................
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33 6. 1. 4 Acknowledgment of a Complete Proposal Package Receipt ................................
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1. 5 Withdrawal of Completed Proposal Packages ................................ ................................
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6 Service of Protests ................................ ................................ ................................
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Proposal, Scientific and Technical Information Sources ................................ ........................... 35 7.
1 NASA Organizational and Programmatic Information ................................ ................................ ......................
35 7. 2 United States Small Business Administration (SBA) ................................ ................................
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36 8. Submission Forms ................................ ................................
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1 SBIR Phase II Checklist ................................ ................................ ................................
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Research Subtopics for SBIR ................................ ................................ ................................
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39 List of NASA SBIR Phase II Clauses, Regulations and Certifications ................................ ................................ .........
39 Program Year 2025 SBIR Phase II S olicitation This notice identifies the objectives for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II projects, deadlines, funding information, eligibility criteria for projects and offerors, and instructions to submit a complete proposal package.
The NASA SBIR program focuses on transforming scientific discovery into products and services through innovations that have the potential for infusion into NASA programs and missions, the potential for commercialization into commercial markets, and a socie tal benefit.
Unlike fundamental research, the NASA SBIR program supports small businesses in the creation of innovative, disruptive technologies and enables the application of research advancements from conception into the market. Different from most other investors, the NASA SBIR Program funds early or "seed" stage research and development that has commercial potential.
The program provides equity -free funding at the earliest stages of company and technology development. NASA requests small businesses to submit a complete proposal package for the SBIR Program Phase II as follow -on work that originally started and w ill be completed under the fiscal year (FY) 202 5 SBIR Phase I solicitation .
Only small businesses that received a FY202 5 NASA SBIR Phase I award are allowed to submit a proposal for Phase II under this solicitation . Important changes in this solicitation : • Maximum Phase II award amounts have increased to $1 ,275,000 for PY2025 SBIR Phase II contracts. • TABA funds (up to $50,000 ) are now included within the total award amount .
The 202 5 Phase II solicitation period for submission of proposal packages begins on April 15 , 202 6, and ends at 5 :00 p. m. Eastern Time on May 15 , 202 6.
Note: If an offeror has received a no -cost extension on their Phase I contract, the new period of performance date is only an extension for Phase I deliverables and does not apply and cannot be used as the deadline to submit a Phase II Proposal. NASA uses an electronic submission system called the Proposal Submissions and Award Management System (ProSAMS) which can be found at https://prosams. nasa.
gov/ . All offerors must use ProSAMS for submitting their proposal package. ProSAMS guides firms through the steps for submitting a complete proposal package.
All submissions are through a secure connection and most communication between NASA and the firm is through either ProSAMS or email via the NASA H elp Desk at agency -sbir@mail. nasa. gov .
For more information The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (https://www. congress.
gov/bill/119th - congress/senate -bill/3971 ) reauthorizes through the end of FY20 31 and modifies the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and related pilot The bill requires agencies with an SBIR or STTR program to evaluate security risks for any reason presented by offerors .
The programs may not make awards to businesses with certain connections to foreign entities. See sections 1. 1.
1 Due Diligence Program to Assess Security Risks and 2. 3. 1 Disclosures of Foreign Affiliation or Relationships to Foreign Countries for additiona l details.
Program Year 2025 SBIR Phase II S olicitation 1. 1 Legislative Authority and Background The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act amended the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. § 638) to extend the SBIR/STTR programs until September 30, 20 31 .
Policy is provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA) through the combined Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs https://www. sbir. gov/about/policies .
The main purpose of the legislation is to stimulate technological innovation in the federal research/ research and development (R/R&D) sector and increase private sector commercialization in both the SBIR and STTR programs .
Accordingly , t he NASA SBIR program is in a unique position to meet both goals by transforming scientific discovery and innovation to be used in NASA programs and missions as well as emphasizing private sector commercialization.
The SBIR program is Congressionally mandated and intended to support scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of Federal research funds to build a strong national economy by stimulating technological innovation in the private sector; strengthening the role of small business in meeting federal research and development needs; increasing the commercial application of federally supported research results; and fostering and encouraging participation by socially and economically d isadvantaged and women -owned small businesses.
1. 1. 1 Due Diligence Program to Assess Security Risks Subsection 15 U.S.C.
§ 638 (vv) requires NASA, in coordination with the SBA, to establish and implement a due diligence program to assess security risks for any reason presented by offerors seeking a Federally funded award. As noted above, the NASA SBIR/STTR Programs follow the policies and practices of the SBA SBIR/STTR Policy Directive.
Revisions to the Policy Directive are in effect as of May 3, 2023 and the Federal R egister Notice is available at: https://www. federalregister. gov/documents/2023/04/03/2023 -06870/small -business - innovation -researchprogram -and -small -business -technology -transfer -program -policy .
This revision is incorporated into this solicitation, including Appendix III, “Disclosures of Foreign Affiliations or Relationships to Foreign Countries” as reflected in the Disclosures of Foreign Affiliations or Relationships to Foreign Countries form (se e section 2. 3. 1).
In accordance with 15 U.S.C § 638 ( vv ), NASA will review all proposals submitted in response to this solicitation to assess security risks presented by offerors seeking an SBIR or STTR award.
NASA will use information provided by the offeror in response to the Disclosures of Foreign Affiliations or Relationships to Foreign Countries form and the proposal to conduct a risk -based due diligence review on the cybersecurity practices, patent analysis, employee analysis, and any foreign ownership of a small busin ess concern, including the financial ties and obligations (which shall include surety, equity, and debt obligations) of the offeror and its employees to a foreign country, foreign person, or foreign entity.
Additionally, the due diligence review will conduct a risk -based due diligence review of foreign affiliations of a covered individual, owner, or other key personnel of a small business concern with an entity in a foreign country of concern; investment relationships of small business concern with an indi vidual or entity in a foreign country of concern; technology licensing agreements or joint ventures (including joint venture like agreements) with an individual or entity in a foreign country of concern; and ‘business relationships between a covered indiv idual, owner, or other key personnel of a small business concern and an individual or entity in a foreign country of concern.
This review includes any foreign risk connecting the small business concern to an entity, including any affiliates of the entity , or individual on any relevant prohibited lists defined by law. NASA will also assess proposals utilizing all valid means for the nondisclosures of the information set forth in 15 U.S.C. § 638 (9) (g)(17).
1. 2 Purpose and Priorities The purpose of Phase II is to continue the R/R&D developed under Phase I with a goal to commercialize and bring the innovation to either Federal or commercial market s, or both, as the Phase II project completes. Phase II will require a more comprehensive proposal , outlining the effort in detail and the commercialization Program Year 2025 SBIR Phase II S olicitation strategy for the effort.
NASA recognizes that Phase II awards may not be sufficient in either dollars or time for the firm to complete the total R/R&D and the commercialization activities required to bring the project results to a marketplace. Therefore, completion of the research under these circumstances may have to be carried into Post Phase II opportunities or Phase III.
This solicitation includes instructions for small business concerns (SBCs) to submit a complete Phase II proposal package to the NASA SBIR program . Furthermore, p rogram background information, eligibility requirements for participants, and information on the three program phases are contained herein. The 202 5 Phase II solicitation period for submission of complete proposal packages begins on April 15 , 202 6 and ends at 5 :00 p.
m. Eastern Time on May 15 , 202 6. The Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) provides overall policy direction for implementation of the NASA SBIR program .
The NASA SBIR/STTR Program Management Office (PMO) , hosted at the NASA Ames Research Center, operates the program in conjunction with NASA mission directorate s and centers . Additionally, the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) provides the overall procurement management for the For this Phase II solicitation , NASA research and technology areas that were solicited at Phase I serve as the basis for the Phase II proposal.
Under this solicitation there will not be a listing of research topics /subtopics . Offerors are expected to provide proposals that are follow -on work from the ir 202 5 Phase I award and should reference Chapter 9 of the Fiscal Year 202 5 SBIR Phase I Solicitation for original subtopic information at https://sam. gov/workspace/contract/opp/a8c8c7f27bd2447ab7ddf6ae53c751c5/view .
The NASA SBIR program is carried out in three separate phases. Only Phase II and future opportunities are described below as offerors will have already completed Phase I to submit under this solicitation. The three phases are described in detail on the NASA SBIR/STTR website: https://www.
nasa. gov/sbir_sttr/ . Phase II proposals continue the R/R&D developed under Phase I to bring the innovation closer to transition into a NASA program or mission and/or commercializ ation of the innovation in the marketplace .
Phase II will require a more comprehensive proposal , outlining the proposed effort in detail and the commercialization strategy for the effort.
Only Phase I awardees are eligible to submit a Phase II proposal at the conclusion of the Maximum Contract Value $1,275,000 Maximum Period of Performance 24 months Post -Phase II Opportunities for Continued Technology Development NASA recognizes that Phase I and II awards may not be sufficient in either dollars or time for the firm to complete the total R/R&D and the commercialization activities required to make the project ready for transition into NASA or the commercial marketplace.
Therefore, NASA has several initiatives for supporting its small business partners beyond the ir Phase I and Phase II award s. Phase III is the commercialization of innovative technologies, products , and services resulting from either a Phase I or Phase II contract. This includes further development of technologies for transition into NASA programs, other Government agencies , or the private sector.
Phase III contracts are funded from sources other than the SBIR program and may be awarded without further competition. Program Year 2025 SBIR Phase II S olicitation 1. 4 Availability of Funds There is no commitment by NASA to fund any proposal or to make a specific number of awards and NASA may elect to make several or no awards in any specific research subto pic.
Number of a wards will be based on the level of appropriated funding provided to the program in FY 202 6. 1. 5 Eligibility Requirements 1.
5. 1 Small Business Concern (SBC) Each Phase II offeror must submit a certification stating that it meets the size, ownership , and other requirements of the SBIR program at the time of proposal package submission, award, and at any other time set forth in SBA’s regulations at 13 CFR §§ 121. 701 -121.
705 . A Phase II offeror , combined with its affiliates, must not have more than 500 employees. 1.
5. 3 SBIR Restrictions on Level of Small Business Participation The SBC must be the primary performer of the proposed Phase II research effort. To be awarded an SBIR Phase II contract , a minimum of 50 % of the research or analytical effort must be carried out by the offeror during Phase II; correspondingly, a maximum of 50% of the effort may be performed by an outside party such as consultants or subcontractors.
Involvement of university, government, or other outside personnel in the planning and research stages of the project as consultants or through subcontracting arr angements is permitted and may be particularly helpful to small businesses. 1. 5.
4 Place of Performance and American -made Products and Equipment All work shall be performed in the United States. When purchasing equipment or a product under the SBIR/STTR contract , purchase only American -made items whenever possible.
On rare o ccasion or for a unique circumstance (for example, if a supply, material , or other item or project requirement is not available in the United States), NASA may allow a particular portion of the research or work to be performed or obtained in a country outside of the United States.
Proposal packages must clearly indicate if any work will be performed outside the United States, including subcontractor performance, and justification must be provided by downloading and completing the “Request to Use a Foreign Vendor /Purchase of Items from a Foreign Vendor ” form found at https://www. nasa. gov/sbir_sttr/firms_library and while completing the budget under section 3.
4. Prior to award, approval by the Contracting Officer for such specific condition(s) must be in writing. Note: NASA will not approve purchases from or work with countries that appear on the list of Designated Countries.
For reference, please see https://www. nasa. gov/oiir/export -control .
1. 5. 5 Principal Investigator (PI) Employment Requirement Primary Employment PI shall be primarily employed with the SBC.
The offeror must certify in the proposal package that primary employment of the PI will be with the SBC at the time of award and during the execution of the project and they will spend more than one half of their time as an employee of the awardee or that they have requested and received a written deviation from this requirement from the Contracting O fficer.
Deviation Request Any deviation requests will be reviewed during negotiation of the award and either approved or declined before final award by the Contracting O fficer. Shall result in the proposal package being declined o r contract terminated . Substitution of PIs Requires a prior approval from NASA during negotiations or after award.
Program Year 2025 SBIR Phase II S olicitation Note: NASA considers full -time employment to include salaried employees and employees who regularly work a 40 -hour workweek. NASA considers a 19. 9 -hour or more workweek elsewhere to conflict with this requirement .
In rare occasions, minor deviations from this requirement may be necessary; however, any minor deviation must be approved in writing prior to the award by the Contracting Officer after consultation with the NASA SBIR/STTR Program Manager. 1. 5.
6 Restrictions on Venture -Capital -Owned Businesses At the current time, small businesses owned in majority part by multiple venture capital operating companies (VCOCs) , hedge funds , or private equity firms are not eligible to submit a proposal package under this NASA SBIR Phase II solicitation . See detailed definitions at 29 CFR 2510. 3 -101(d) .
1. 5. 7 Joint Ventures or Limited Partnerships Both joint ventures and limited partnerships are permitted, provided the entity created qualifies as an SBC in accordance with the definition of an SBC here: https://www.
nasa. gov/sbir_sttr/program -definitions/ . A statement of how the workload will be distributed, managed , and charged should be included in the proposal package .
See definitions for Joint Ventures along with examples at 13 CFR 121. 103(h). A copy or comprehensive summary of the joint venture agreement or partnership agreement should be included with the proposal package .
1. 6 NASA Technology Available (TAV) for SBIR Use Offeror s that proposed to use technology developed by NASA (Technology Available (TAV)) under their Phase II project should plan to continue to move the technology towards commercialization after Phase II . For more information on the NASA Technology Transfer program go to http://technology.
nasa. gov . Whether or not a firm proposes the use of a NASA patent or computer software within its proposed effort will not in any way be a factor in the selection for award.
1. 6. 1 Use of NASA Software If an offeror intends to use NASA software, a Software Usage Agreement (SUA), on a nonexclusive, royalty -free basis, is necessary, and the clause at 48 C.
F. R. 1852.
227 -88 , Government -Furnished Computer Software and Related Technical Data, will apply to the contract. The SUA shall be requested from the appropriate NASA Center Software Release Authority (SRA), after the contract award. All offeror s submitting a proposal package that includes the use of a NASA patent must apply for a nonexclusive, royalty -free evaluation license.
After firms have identified a patent to license in the NASA patent portfolio ( http://technology. nasa. gov ), a link on the patent webpage (“Apply Now to License this Technology” ) will direct them to NASA’s Automated Licensing System (ATLAS) to finalize their license with the appropriate field center technology transfer office.
The completed evaluation license application must be provided with the proposal following the directions in section 3. 4 . Such grant of nonexclusive evaluation license will be set forth in the successful offeror ’s SBIR contract.
The evaluation license will automatically terminate at the end of the SBIR contract. License applications will be treated in accordanc e with Federal patent licensing regulations as provided in 37 CFR Part 404.
In addition to an evaluation license, if the proposed work includes the making, using , or selling of products or services incorporating a NASA patent, successful awardees will be given the opportunity to negotiate a nonexclusive commercialization license or, if available, an exclusive commercialization license to the NASA patent. Commercial ization licenses are also provided in accordance with 37 CFR Part 404.
An SBIR awardee that has been granted a nonexclusive , royalty -free evaluation license to use a NASA patent under the SBIR award may, if available and on a noninterference basis, also have access to NASA personnel knowledgeable about the NASA patent.
Licensing Executives located at the appropriate NASA field center will Program Year 2025 SBIR Phase II S olicitation be available to assist awardees requesting information about a patent that was identified in the SBIR contract and, if available and on a noninterference basis, provide access to the inventor or surrogate for the purpose of knowledge transfer.
Access to the inventor for the purpose of knowledge transfer will require the requestor to enter into a Non -Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or other agreement, such as a Space Act Agreement. The awardee may be required to reimburse NASA for knowledge transfer a ctivities. 1.
7 Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) Under the Small Business Act , you may request Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) for Phase II (up to $50,000) . TABA requests will be treated as part of the overall award amount and must remain within the established maximum award thresholds.
If your project is selected for award and the TABA is approved, you must use the TABA to contract with one or more vendors to assist in: • Making better technical decisions on SBIR/STTR projects; • Solving technical problems that arise during SBIR/STTR projects; • Minimizing technical risks associated with SBIR/STTR projects; and/or • Commercializing the SBIR/STTR product or process, including intellectual property protections.
For additional approved and restricted uses of TABA funding, see https://www. nasa. gov/sbir_sttr/taba/ .
TABA vendors may include private commercialization assistance or business development service providers, public -private partnerships, other entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs), and attorneys or other IP or licensing professionals. NASA does not gu arantee approval of requests for TABA. For information on requesting TABA, please see section 3.
4. 13 . Additional TABA information can also be found in sections 3.
4. 3. 4, 4.
4, 5. 3 , and 5. 4 .
1. 8 Small Business Administration (SBA) Applicant Resources The SBA oversees the Federal SBIR and STTR programs. The SBA has resources that small businesses can take advantage of in learning about each of the programs and obtaining help in developing a completed proposal package to submit to a Federal SBIR/STTR program.
Offeror s are encouraged to review the information that is provided at the following links: https://www. sbir. gov/ , https://www.
sba. gov/local -assistance , and at https://www. sbir.
gov/resources . 1. 9 NASA Mentor -Protégé Program (MPP) The purpose of the NASA Mentor -Protégé Program (MPP) is to provide incentives to NASA contractors, performing under at least one active approved subcontracting plan negotiated with NASA, to assist protégés in enhancing their capabilities to satisfy NASA an d other contract and subcontract requirements.
The NASA MPP established under the authority of Title 42, United States Code (U.S.C.) 2473(c)(1) and managed by the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), includes an Award Fee Program.
Under the Award Fee Program, a mentor is eligible to receive an award fee at the end of the agreement period based upon the mentor’s performance of providing developmental assistance to an active SBIR Phase II contractor in a NASA Mentor -Protégé agreement (MPA). For more info rmation on the Mentor -Protégé Program, please visit https://www. nasa.
gov/osbp/mentor -protege -program/ . 1. 1 0 Fraud, Waste and Abuse and False Statements Fraud is described as “any false representation about a material fact or any intentional deception designed to deprive the United States unlawfully of something of value or to secure from the United States a benefit, privilege, allowance, or consideration to which an individual or business is not entitled.
” The Federal Government reserves the right to decline any proposal package s that include plagiarism and false claims. Program Year 2025 SBIR Phase II S olicitation Note: Knowingly and willfully making any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations may be a felony under the Federal Criminal False Statement Act (18 U.S.C. , section 1001), punishable by a fine proposal packages submitted to NASA.
Pursuant to NASA policy, any company representative who observes crime, fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement or receives an allegation of crime, fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement from a federal employee, contractor, grantee, contractor, grantee employee, or any other source will report such observation also encouraged to report crime, fraud, waste, and mismanagement in NASA's programs to the OIG.
The OIG offers several ways to report a complaint: NASA OIG Hotline: 1-800 -424 -9183 (TDD: 1 -800 -535 -8134) NASA OIG Cyber Hotline: https://oig. nasa. gov/hotline/ 1.
11 NASA Procurement Ombudsman Program The NASA Procurement Ombudsman Program is available under this solicitation as a procedure for addressing concerns and disagreements concerning the terms of the solicitation , the processes used for evaluation of completed proposal packages , or any other aspect of the SBIR procurement . The clause at NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation ( FAR ) Supplement (NFS) 1852.
215 -84 (“Ombudsman”) is incorporated into this The cognizant ombudsman is: Geo ffrey Sage , Procurement Ombudsman Washington, DC 20546 -0001 Email: nhq -dl -op -comp -advocate -vendor -engagement@mail. nasa. gov Offeror s are advised that, in accordance with NFS 1852.
215 -84, the ombudsman does not participate in any way with the evaluation of proposal packages , the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Therefore, before consulting with the ombudsman, offeror s must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution.
Offeror s are further advised that the process set forth in this solicitation provision (and describe d at NFS 1852. 215 -84) does not augment their right to file a bid protest or otherwise toll or elongate the period in which to timely file 1. 1 2 General Information 1.
1 2. 1 Questions About This Solicitation and Means of Contacting NASA SBIR Program To ensure fairness, questions relating to the intent and/or content of research sub topics in this solicitation cannot be addressed during the open solicitation period. Only questions requesting clarification of the completed proposal package instructions and administrative matters will be addressed.
The cutoff date and time for receipt of Phase II solicitation questions requesting clarification of proposal package instructions and administrative matters is May 15 , 202 6, at 12 :00 p. m. Eastern Time .
Program Year 2025 SBIR Phase II S olicitation Offeror s that have questions requesting
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) that have previously received a NASA SBIR Phase I award. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates See official notice (Phase II awards typically range from $750,000 - $1.8 million) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
Research on Circular Economy, Smart Manufacturing, and Energy-Efficient Microelectronics is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO). This funding opportunity supports innovative technology R&D across the manufacturing sector with a focus on circular economy, smart manufacturing, and energy-efficient microelectronics. While the stated deadline for full applications has passed, AMMTO frequently issues similar solicitations, and this highlights a relevant area of interest for the DOE.
America's Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR) - Cybersecurity and Authentication is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Supports startups and small businesses to translate research into products and services, including cybersecurity and authentication, to secure national defense and protect the public. Includes research requiring privacy and security-preserving resources for artificial intelligence.