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DoW 2026 SBIR CSO Release 6 (Department of War SBIR/STTR FY26 Release 6) is sponsored by Department of Defense. Multiple topics focused on AI and autonomy, including Agentic-AI for decision management, autonomous AI for drone swarms/self-protecting perimeters, Influence Benchmarks for AI Systems, and related defense applications in AI/ML, robotics, and decision-making.
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DoW/Navy FY-26 Release 6 Direct to Phase II SBIR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Pre-release 9/2/26 Opens 9/23/26 Closes 10/21/26 ( 12:00pm ET ) This BAA features 1 Direct to Phase II SBIR topic. During the pre-release period 2 September through 22 September a small business may have direct communication Points of Contact (TPOCs) to answer technical questions relating to the topic, not general programmatic questions.
Direct contact ends once the solicitation opens to proposal submission on 23 September. A Topic Q&A page, available on the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP), allows firms to post technical questions publicly for TPOC response. The Topic Q&A page on DSIP will close to new questions on 7 October 2026.
Navy FY-26 Release 6 SBIR Topic & Instructions Navy FY-26 Release 2 STTR Instructions & Topics DoW FY 2026 Release 5 BAA Instructions DoW SBIR R6 BAA & Preface & Instructions DoW DSIP BAA Submission & Information Website DoW/Navy FY-26 Release 5 SBIR/STTR/CSO Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Pre-release 8/5/26 Opens 8/26/26 Closes 9/23/26 ( 12:00pm ET ) These BAAs include 12 Conventional SBIR topics, 7 Direct to Phase II topics, 2 STTR topics and 2 Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO) Open Topics.
Awards under the CSO Open Topics will use Other Transaction (OT) agreements to accelerate prototyping and transition. During the pre-release period 5 August through 25 August a small business may have direct communication between small businesses and Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) to answer technical questions relating to the topic, not general programmatic questions.
Direct contact ends once the solicitations open to proposal submission on 26 August and closes 23 September at 12:00 p. m. EDT.
A Topic Q&A page, available on the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP), allows firms to post technical questions publicly for TPOC response. The Topic Q&A page on DSIP will close to new questions on 9 September 2026.
Navy FY-26 Release 5 SBIR/STTR/CSO Instructions & Topics Navy FY-26 Release 2 STTR Instructions & Topics DoW FY 2026 Release 5 BAA Instructions DoW SBIR/STTR/CSO R5 BAA & Preface & Instructions DoW DSIP BAA Submission & Information Website [8/19/26] Important New Navy SBIR/STTR Video Presentations At the recent Navy Gold Coast Procurment Expo in San Diego, CA, the Navy presented 3 special SBIR/STTR information tracks.
These sessions have been recorded and are now available to you! An in-depth discussion and "Ask me anything" session pertaining to NAVWAR'S current FY-26 Release 5: Open Topic for Unified Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Operational Awareness and Decision Support . This 30 minute session is presented by Mr. Shadi Azoum and Dr. Kari Moran.
View Session An SBIR/STTR Program Overview is presented by Ms. Arveice Washington, Mr. Jason Schroepfer, and Mr. Andrew Chappell. This 45 minute session covers many important points for understanding how to harness the Navy's SBIR program for your business.
An SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Implementation Update is presented by Mr. Eric Page Littleford who gives a 40 minute detailed description of the recent SBIR Reauthorization and how the agencies will implement the new rules and changes. [08-27-26] New Navy Transitions Newsletter is Here!
This edition highlights important Transitions news such as: Building from Prior Success - Learn about the changes from Navy SBIR/STTR Program Director Brian Shipley Expanding Open Topic Formats and Architecting Flexible Award Pathways Scaling to meet Strategic Priorities SBIR Data Rights and Competitive Solicitation Navy STP Showcase Events: Connecting Small Businesses with Prime Contractors and Government Decision Makers View/Download Your Copy Here (PDF Format) [8/26/26] Navy SBIR Office Hours 5/28/25 --> The Navy Office Hours sessions are monthly one-hour virtual presentations dedicated to guiding you through DON SBIR/STTR program as well as informing you of updates, and allowing you the space to ask questions.
The next Navy Office Hours will take place Wednesday September 30. Learn more about Navy SBIR Office Hours and view the slides from our August event Here [7/3/26] Posting of Navy FY-26 Release 1 SBIR/STTR/CSO Selections In order to keep small businesses informed about the Navy's proposal selection status, the Navy posts a list of SBIR/STTR/CSO The list of selections is an ongoing process that may take several weeks to complete.
Current selections for Navy FY-26 Release 1 SBIR/STTR/CSO are now being posted. A selectee is a company selected for further consideration , meaning that the proposal is of interest, but the final decision and contract negotiation is not complete. Being listed as a selectee on this website is NOT a notification of contract award.
View FY 26 Release 1 Selections [05/27/26] DoW and Navy SBIR/STTR BAA Calendar As part of the SBIR and STTR program reauhtorization, the DoW is now issuing BAAs on a monthly schedule. The DoW Services and Components may elect to release topics under these monthly BAAs throughout fiscal year 2026, and the Navy will participate in several of them.
[8/14/26] Navy Launch - Accelerating Commercial Success for Navy SBIR Phase II Awardees NAVY Launch is an intensely focused program for Navy SBIR Phase II awardees to explore, define (or redefine), and implement a commercialization strategy. Navy Launch has presented 8 virtual Commercialization workshops and now will be presenting 3 Private Capital Forum Events. IP and IP Protection , and will be held on March 31, 2026.
--> The next 2026 Navy Launch Private Capital Forum Hybrid Event will take place on November 19, 2026 in Palo Alto, CA. Learn about these great opportunities available to you! Here --> Visit Navy Launch Website We are presenting a series of live Private Capital Forums with the next one being held on November 20.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. small businesses meeting SBA size standards (typically <500 employees); for-profit; proposals submitted via DSIP for specific topics under the CSO/BAA. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I typically $100,000-$315,000 (6-12 months); some Direct-to-Phase II up to $1.8M+. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for DoW 2026 SBIR CSO Release 6 (Department of War SBIR/STTR FY26 Release 6) are due October 21, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
DoW 2026 SBIR CSO Release 6 (Department of War SBIR/STTR FY26 Release 6) is funded by Department of Defense. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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