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SBIR/STTR Program Information

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs provide an opportunity for small, high technology companies and research institutions (RI) to participate in Government sponsored research and development (R&D;) efforts in key technology areas.

If you are a small business concern with 500 or fewer employees, or a non-profit RI, such as a university or a research laboratory with ties to an SBC, then NASA encourages you to learn more about these programs and significant sources of seed funding for the development of your innovations. The SBIR Phase 1 contracts last for 6 months with a maximum funding of $100,000, and Phase 2 contracts last for 24 months with a maximum funding of $600,000. The STTR Phase 1 contracts last for 12 months with a maximum funding of $100,000, and Phase 2 contracts last for 24 months with the maximum contract value of $600,000.

Historically, the ratio of the number of Phase 1 proposals to awards for SBIR is 7:1 and for STTR is 5:1. About 40 percent of the completed Phase 1 projects receive funding for Phase 2 development.

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NASA SBIR/STTR Program Management Office

The Innovative Partnership Program within the Office of the NASA Associate Administrator at NASA Headquarters provides overall management for the NASA SBIR/STTR programs. The NASA SBIR/STTR Program Management Office, which operates the programs in conjunction with NASA Mission Directorates and centers, is hosted at the NASA Ames Research Center.

Program Executive and Selection Official:

    Mr. Carl G. Ray
    Innovative Partnerships Program/NASA Headquarters
    300 E Street, SW
    Washington, DC 20546-0001
    Telephone: 202-358-4652
    email: Carl.G.Ray@nasa.gov
Program Manager:
    Dr. Gary C. Jahns
    MS 202A-3/Ames Research Center
    Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000
    Telephone: 650-604-6595
    email: Gary.C.Jahns@nasa.gov

Business Manager:

    Mr. Carlos Torrez
    MS 202A-3/Ames Research Center
    Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000
    Telephone: 650-604-5797
    email: Carlos.Torrez@nasa.gov

Technology Infusion Manager:

    Dr. Ryszard (Rich) Pisarski
    MS 202A-3/Ames Research Center
    Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000
    Telephone: 650-604-0149
    email: Ryszard.L.Pisarski@nasa.gov

Procurement:

    Ms. Cassandra Williams
    NASA Shared Services Center
    Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000
    Telephone: 228-813-6271
    Email: Cassandra.Williams@nasa.gov


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NASA SBIR/STTR Support Office


NASA's SBIR/STTR Support Office can assist you in many ways. If you have a question about the solicitation, want an electronic copy of the solicitation, need help in finding out which center you should be talking with, or any other matter that pertains to the program please contact them as follows:

  • REI Systems, Inc.
    NASA SBIR/STTR Support Office
    4041 Powder Mill Road
    Suite 311
    Calverton, MD 20705
    Telephone: 301-937-0888
    Fax:301-937-0204
    email: SBIR/STTR Support

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NASA Center SBIR and STTR Program Contacts

The prime contacts at each NASA center for the SBIR/STTR programs are listed below. Those interested in submitting proposals may communicate with NASA mission program personnel and researchers to learn about the needs and objectives of mission programs except when a Solicitation is active (between the date of issue and the deadline for receipt of proposals).

Note: Offerors should not contact NASA technical program managers and researchers to discuss the specifics of their proposals at any time during the procurement process. After selections are announced, offerors may request information in the form of a debriefing.

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