Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Department of the Air Force)

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Department of the Air Force) is sponsored by AFWERX. These programs provide competitive, non-dilutive funding to help U. S.

small businesses develop innovative dual-use technologies with commercial potential and transition them into operational capabilities addressing Air and Space Force mission needs.

SBIR/STTR Overview - AFWERX AFWERX Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer Program Mission : The AFWERX SBIR/STTR program funds emerging technologies to deliver Air Force and Space Force capabilities and broaden access to disruptive innovation. Transforms the national security innovation base by attracting and scaling small businesses via government and private capital.

Vision : Collaborates with small businesses to develop and deliver disruptive Air and Space capabilities. Our success is achieved by connecting novel commercial solutions with defense problem sets, de-risking Airmen and Guardian initiatives to fill capability gaps and transition technologies.

Don’t miss your chance to make an impact with the United States Air Force (USAF) or United States Space Force (USSF)—explore active solicitations from AFWERX and SpaceWERX below!

Dates are subject to change Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) SBIR/STTR Eligibility Requirements Applicant is a for-profit business based in the United States Principal investigator’s primary employment (more than 50 percent) must be with small business Additional requirements apply Applicant is a for-profit business based in the United States Partner with U.S. research institution Formal cooperative research and development effort At least 40% of work performed by small business while 30% of work performed by research institution Additional requirements apply Click HERE to view the Guide to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Eligibility System for Award Management (SAM) Before a contract can be awarded, you must be registered in the System for Award Management, or SAM.

SAM replaced the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the Online Representations and Certifications Application, and the Excluded Parties List System. SAM allows firms interested in conducting business with the federal government to provide basic information on their business capabilities and financial information. To register, visit https://www.

sam. gov/. If you had an active record in CCR, then you have an active record in SAM.

You will receive email notifications 60, 30, and 15 days prior to the expiration of the record. You can search for registered entities in SAM by typing the business name or DUNS number into the search box.

A SBIR or STTR Phase I, Phase II or Direct to Phase II (D2P2) proposal for any DoW component must be submitted through the online DoW Submission website Proposal Select and Award If your firm’s proposal has been selected for an award, the principal investigator and corporate official indicated on the proposal cover sheet will be notified by email. You will receive an email for each selected proposal.

Please read each email carefully, paying close attention to the proposal and topic numbers. The email will emphasize that no work is to be performed at this time and that a Government Contract Negotiator or Contracting Officer will be contacting you.

Proposal Receipt and Status The Air Force is not responsible for ensuring email receipt by small businesses that have changed their email addresses since submission of the Phase I proposal without proper notification . If your email addresses have changed since proposal submission, please send an email to afrl. rgv.

SBIRSTTR@us. af. mil with the change.

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