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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This program supports small businesses in developing innovative technologies that address the needs of Special Operations Forces (SOF) in acquisition, logistics, and technology. It aims to stimulate technology innovation and facilitate the rapid insertion of new capabilities.
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Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology Transfer FAQs United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program supports the full spectrum of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Acquisition Technology & Logistics - Science & Technology (AT&L-S&T) commodity areas by stimulating technology innovation with small businesses through contract awards aimed at discovering, developing, and rapidly inserting new capabilities to solve Special Operation Forces' needs.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) manages the SBIR/STTR program across all agencies under the U.S. Government (USG). All USG agencies that have over $100M in extramural Research, Development, Technology and Experimentation (RDT&E) funds are required to have a SBIR/STTR program. To be eligible for participation in the SBIR/STTR program, a business must meet the following criteria: Be a U.
S-owned and independently operated business. Be for-profit and have the principal researcher employed by the business. Be limited to a maximum of 500 personnel employed by the business.
USSOCOM SBIR/STTR Program Details The USSOCOM SBIR/STTR program has the ability to release new and relevant topics in accordance with the DoD SBIR/STTR BAA schedule to meet USSOCOM needs. All DoD SBIR/STTR topics and proposal responses are submitted through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal Phases and Funding USSOCOM funds SBIR/STTR projects based on need (i.
e, SOF peculiarity) utilizing both innovation and product development. USSOCOM SBIR/STTR Topics are initiated by SOF Government employees to champion a particular need and are referred to as Technical Points of Contact (TPOC). PHASE I: Awardees provide a feasibility study on a SBIR/STTR topic translated in a 5-page report.
Typical funding is $175K (SBIR) or $210K (STTR) over 7 months. USSOCOM Phase I SBIR/STTR awardees are also offered the opportunity to bid to a Phase II for the respective awarded topic. PHASE II: F ocus is on prototype development.
Typical funding is $1. 3M over 12-24 months. Up to two (2) Phase II awards can be made per awardee under the USSOCOM SBIR/STTR program.
DIRECT to PHASE II: Allows for a Phase II award to be made without first conducting a Phase I effort; however the proposer must substantiate that the technical merit and feasibility of the objectives normally provided in a Phase I have been met. Up to two (2) Phase II awards can be made per awardee under the USSOCOM SBIR/STTR program. PHASE III: SBIR/STTR success!
Commercialization is realized and the product is fully marketable. The Government may purchase the product or license the technology on a full production contract. There is no ceiling limit on funding and the contract does not need to be openly competed as the open competition requirement was met through a previous phase award.
Differences between SBIR and STTR Resources Key differences between SBIR and STTR opportunities, include requirements that affect subcontracting partnerships outsourcing and level of effort. Subcontractors are allowed but not required. The small business may subcontract up to 33% of work under Phase I and 49% of work under Phase II.
Partnership with a university or other non-profit research institution is required. The minimum work requiements are 40% for the small business and 30% for the partner institution. For more information on the USSOCOM SBIR/STTR programs, contact the Program Manager via email.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. -owned and independently operated for-profit businesses with a maximum of 500 employees. STTR requires a partnership with a research institution (e. g. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typical funding is $175K (SBIR) or $210K (STTR) over 7 months for Phase I. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is funded by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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