Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Department Of Defense

 
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    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Department of Defense (DoD)

    Summary

    The objectives of the Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program include stimulating technological innovation in DoD's Science and Technology Emphasis Areas, strengthening the role of small business in meeting DoD research and development needs, fostering and encouraging participation by minority and disadvantaged persons in technological innovation, and increasing the commercial application of DoD-supported research or research and development results.
     
    The SBIR Program is a three-phase program. Phase I is to determine, to the extent possible, the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of ideas submitted under the SBIR Program. Proposals should concentrate on research or research and development which will significantly contribute to proving the scientific and technical feasibility, and commercialization potential of the proposed effort, the successful completion of which is a prerequisite for further DoD support in Phase II.  Proposers are encouraged to consider whether the research or research and development being proposed to DoD Components also has private sector potential, either for the proposed application or as a base for other applications.
     
    Phase II awards will be made to firms on the basis of results of their Phase I effort and the scientific merit, technical merit, and commercialization potential of the Phase II proposal. Phase II is the principal research or research and development effort and is expected to produce a well-defined deliverable prototype.  A Phase II contractor may receive up to one additional, sequential Phase II award for continued work on the project.

    Under Phase III, the Proposer is required to obtain funding from either the private sector, a non-SBIR Government source, or both, to develop the prototype into a viable product or non-R&D service for sale in military or private sector markets. SBIR Phase III refers to work that derives from, extends, or completes an effort made under prior SBIR funding agreements, but is funded by sources other than the SBIR Program. Phase III work is typically oriented towards commercialization of SBIR research or technology.
     

    History of Funding

    Historically, approximately 40% of the Phase I awards will result in Phase II projects.

    Additional Information

    Small business firms normally may retain the principal worldwide patent rights to any invention developed with Government support.  The Government receives a royalty-free license for its use, reserves the right to require the patent holder to license others in certain limited circumstances, and requires that anyone exclusively licensed to sell the invention in the United States must normally manufacture it domestically.

    Participating DoD Components:
    • Department of the Army
    • Department of the Navy
    • Department of the Air Force
    • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
    • Defense Health Agency (DHA)
    • Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
    • Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA)
    • Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
    • Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
    • National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
    • United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

    Contacts

    Earl E. Anderson

    Earl E. Anderson
    1400 Defense Pentagon
    Washington, DC 20301
    (703) 571-3343
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Each proposer must qualify as a small business at time of award for research or research and development. In addition, a minimum of two-thirds of the research and/or analytical work in Phase I must be carried out by the proposing firm.

    For Phase II, a minimum of one-half (50%) of the research and/or analytical work must be performed by the proposing firm. The percentage of work is usually measured by both direct and indirect costs, although offerors planning to subcontract a significant fraction of their work should verify how it will be measured with their DoD Contracting Officer during contract negotiations.

    For both Phase I and II, the primary employment of the principal investigator must be with the small business firm at the time of the award and during the conduct of the proposed effort. For both Phase I and Phase II, all research or research and development work must be performed by the small business concern and its subcontractors in the United States.

    Deadline Details

    Phase I proposals are due by October 22, 2020. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Phase I awards are typically between $70,000 to $150,000 with $150,000 as the maximum amount. The period of performance is generally between six to twelve months with twelve months being the maximum period allowable. Phase II awards are typically $500,000 to $1,000,000 in size and the period of performance is generally 24 months. Under Phase III, the Proposer is required to obtain funding from either the private sector, a non-SBIR Government source, or both.

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