The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), Domestic Nuclear Detection Office Acquisition Division (DNDOAD) is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Program, Phase I.
There are two VERY SPECIFIC technical topics for this proposal:
1. Radiation Detection Modules for the Geospatial Location Accountability and Navigation System for Emergency Responders (GLANSER) system.
2. Neutron detectors including replacement for He-3
While there are only 2 topics for this solicitation, if your company can carry out this research and develop the product DHS needs, a Phase I proposal is up to $150,000 for up to 6 months of research.
Proposals are due May 11th. See solicitation for details.
You expect “green” topics on an EPA solicitation, but what about “Homeland Security” or “Nanotechnology”? The topics might surprise you. The Environmental Protection Agency just might have a topic that fits the technical mission of your company. Yesterday, the EPA released its 2011 Phase I SBIR solicitation. Why don’t you take a minute to check it out.
Proposals will be due in Washington on May 11th at noon.
Your proposed technology must meet the qualifications of the topic description, have sound technical and scientific merit, and significant commercial application potential.
Topic categories (full topic descriptions are found in the solicitation):
*Green Building
*Innovation in Manufacturing
*Nanotechnology
*Greenhouse Gases
*Drinking Water Monitoring and Treatment
*Wastewater and Sustainable Infrastructure
*Air Pollution Monitoring and Control
*Biofuels
*Waste Monitoring and Management
*Homeland Security
See the full SBIR solicitation (PR-NC-10-10251) for complete details.
The National Science Foundation released its first 2011 SBIR Solicitation for the year. Anticipated funding amount for this solicitation is $45,000,000 (approximately 300 Awards). Maximum funding amount for these Phase I awards is $150,000 for the 6-month feasibility study.
There are four Main Topics with multiple subtopics under each:
Proposals will be due by June 9th.
The Department of Education (DOEd) released two solicitations for 2010 SBIR. One is a Phase I solicitation and the other is a FastTrack solicitation.
The Phase I solicitation, RFP Number: ED-IES-10-R-0009, and the Fast-Track, RFP Number: ED-IES-10-R-0008 (which is actually a combined Phase I and Phase II solicitation) have two main priority topics:
- Education Technology Products for Students
- Education Technology Products for Teachers
Phase I Award: not to exceed $100,000
Phase II Award: not to exceed $750,000
The purpose of the Fast-Track solicitation is to eliminate the gap in time and funding between a Phase I and a Phase II award. NOTE: In order to apply for Fast-Track funding, offerors must submit both 1) a full Phase I proposal and 2) a Fast-Track proposal. Fast-Track proposals that are submitted without a Phase I proposal will not be evaluated.
The Solicitation will close at 11:00 AM on January 11th. This is a paper submission, so be sure to allow time for mail/Fed-X delivery. While the delivery method is paper, companies must still be electronically registered in CCR and ORCA prior to submitting a proposal.
The Department of Defense pre-released its 2010.1 SBIR Topics this morning. The solicitation will be open to proposal submission from December 10, 2009 at 6AM ET through January 13, 2010 6AM ET.
You may directly contact the Topic Manger (listed with the topic) to ask technical questions/clarification prior to December 10th. After this date, your questions and the responding answers will be made public on the website. The DOD is looking for specific solutions to their specific problems A clear understanding of the full problem, mission of the unit needing the solution, and the role of any prime contractors already involved in the solution can be critical information necessary for an effective proposal. Be sure to take advantage of this time to ask questions while you have a competitive advantage.
The DOD components with topics in this solicitation are:
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force
- CBD
- DARPA
- DARTA
- SOCOM
Each component has its own set of instructions, so be sure to read the DOD’s the full solicitation and the component’s specific instructions.
The DOD has its own DOD SBIR search engine to search for topics specifically in this solicitation. All proposals will be submitted through the DODSBIR.net system.
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, pre-issued its 2010.1 SBIR Solicitation. The full solicitation will be released on November 18th and the agency will accept proposals until 4:30 PM on January 4th. Phase I Awards are up to $100,000.
Topic titles for this solicitation are:
- H-SB010.1-001 Rechargeable, High Efficient, High Capacity Energy Storage
- H-SB010.1-002 Rare Variant Detection Using Next Generation Sequencing Technology
- H-SB010.1-003 Precision Information Environments
- H-SB010.1-004 Molecular Recognition for Explosives Detection
- H-SB010.1-005 Synthetic Biometrics
- H-SB010.1-006 GPS Resolution in Denied Location (GRIDLOC)
For full topic descriptions and the contact information of the Technical Points of Contact (TPOC) for each topic, please read the full solicitation. Proposers are encouraged to contact the TPOC before November 17th to ask technical questions not clearly stated in the topic description (proposers may not ask for advice or guidance on its solution approach, nor submit additional material). No direct contact may be made with the TPOC after this date.
Proposals will be submitted through the DHS’ secure portal; be sure to register early.
The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC-NOAA) released details of its FY 2010 Program Solicitation. Budgets may not exceed $95,000 or six months for Phase I research. NOAA anticipates making 10 Phase I awards. Physical deliver of the proposals must be made before 4:00 PM on January 14th. Topics fall within the following broad categories–see the full solicitation for details:
- Ecosystems
- Climate
- Weather and Water
- Commerce and Transportation
Today, the Department of Transportation released its FY10 SBIR Program Solicitation. Proposals will be due by November 16th with a budget not exceeding $100,000. Details and proposal instructions can be found in the solicitation. Topics fall within the following areas:
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
- FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
- FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
- FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
- NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
- PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION