FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES

 
[Funding Opportunities]

The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a funding mechanism utilized by the Department of Defense (DoD) for the procurement of basic and applied research by issuing topics for scientific study and experimentation, which are directed towards advancing the state-of-art, increasing knowledge, or understanding rather than focusing on a specific system or hardware solution.

 
In some instances, a DoD component may elect to release topics under a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). CSOs are a competitive procedure used to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, or services. It allows DoD to obtain solutions or potential new capabilities to aid in fulfilling requirements, closing capability gaps, or providing potential technological advancements.
 
During the course of the fiscal year, the DoD issues three pre-scheduled SBIR and STTR BAAs/CSOs, through which participating components have an opportunity to publish topics that seek innovative solutions from small businesses, usually in response to National Security challenges.
 
In addition to the three pre-scheduled BAA/CSO cycles, starting in FY22, the DoD released SBIR and STTR Annual BAAs with the purpose of allowing DoD Components the flexibility to release topics throughout the fiscal year.  Topics released under the Annual BAAs will be published for at least 45 days prior to the deadline for proposal submission and will have its own corresponding pre-release, open and close dates as outlined in the release.
 
NOTE: Proposals must be submitted in response to a topic that is open for proposal submission under an active BAA or CSO. The DoD SBIR/STTR program does NOT accept unsolicited proposals.

Small businesses interested in participating in the DoD SBIR or STTR programs must thoroughly review the requirements and instructions outlined in the applicable program BAA or CSO document AND the Component-specific instruction document for their topic of interest. The DoD Program BAA or CSO will contain DoD-wide program information, eligibility requirements, and proposal submission instructions. The Component-specific instructions will contain supplemental proposal preparation instructions, such as proposal content, cost and duration structure, and communication and notification procedures.

All DoD SBIR and STTR proposals must be submitted electronically through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) as described in the Proposal Preparation and Submission sections of the Program BAA or CSO. It is recommended that firms register as soon as possible upon identification of a proposal opportunity to avoid delays in the proposal submission process. Proposers are encouraged to submit proposals as early as possible in order to avoid unexpected delays due to a high volume of traffic during the final hours before a BAA or CSO closes.
Topics and Topic Q&A
Visit the DSIP Topics and Topic Q&A page to quickly browse topics by keyword, component, or critical technology areas across all participating DoD Components. Once a pre-released or open topic of interest is identified, proposers must read the Program BAA or CSO document and Component-Specific Instruction document for that topic from the table below.

During the BAA or CSO pre-release period, topics are published with the names of the topic authors and their phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses. Small businesses are encouraged to communicate directly with topic authors to ask technical questions related to improving the understanding of a particular topic’s requirements.

Once the BAA or CSO enters the open period and DoD begins accepting proposals, direct communication between proposers and topic authors is no longer permitted. However, proposers may still submit written questions about BAA or CSO topics through the DSIP Topic Q&A. In Topic Q&A, all questions and answers are posted electronically for general viewing. Identifying information for the questioner and respondent is not posted. Information regarding the types of questions that can be asked and dates for Topic Q&A will be detailed in each BAA or CSO listed below.

All proposers are advised to monitor the DSIP Topics and Topic Q&A page during the BAA or CSO period for questions and answers, topic updates, and additional information posted for their SBIR/STTR topics of interest.
SCHEDULE
 
BAA CYCLE             DATES
     
DoD SBIR 23.1 / STTR 23.A    PRE-RELEASE: January 11, 2023
OPEN: February 8, 2023
CLOSE: March 8, 2023
     
DoD SBIR 23.2 / STTR 23.B   PRE-RELEASE: April 19, 2023
OPEN: May 17, 2023
CLOSE: June 14, 2023
     
DoD SBIR 23.3 / STTR 23.C   PRE-RELEASE: August 23, 2023
OPEN: September 20, 2023
CLOSE: October 18, 2023
     
DoD SBIR 23.4 / STTR 23.D Annual   *Annual BAAs have topics released throughout the year with varying open and close dates. Please refer to each topic release document under the Annual BAAs for more information.*
     
  *Dates subject to change
CURRENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES


IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to following the instructions in the SBIR or STTR Program Broad Agency Announcement, proposers must also follow the Component-Specific instructions for the Component to which they are applying - see table below for Component combined Instructions and Topics.
 

COMPONENT INSTRUCTIONS / TOPICSLAST MODIFIEDCOMPONENTPRE-RELEASE DATEOPEN DATECLOSE DATE
00. List of ModificationsSeptember 20, 2023DOD8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
01. DOD SBIR 23.3 BAA PrefaceAugust 23, 2023DOD8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
02. Navy SBIR 23.3 Phase ISeptember 20, 2023Navy8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
03. Navy SBIR 23.3 Direct to Phase IISeptember 20, 2023Navy8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
04. Air Force SBIR 23.3 Phase ISeptember 20, 2023Air Force8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
05. Air Force SBIR 23.3 Direct to Phase IISeptember 20, 2023Air Force8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
06. CBD SBIR 23.3 Phase ISeptember 20, 2023CBD8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
07. DHA SBIR 23.3 Phase I & Direct to Phase IISeptember 20, 2023DHA8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
08. DLA SBIR 23.3 Phase ISeptember 20, 2023DLA8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
09. OSD DHRA SBIR 23.3 Phase ISeptember 20, 2023OSD DHRA8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
10. OSD NGA SBIR 23.3 Phase ISeptember 20, 2023OSD NGA8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
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COMPONENT INSTRUCTIONS / TOPICSLAST MODIFIEDCOMPONENTPRE-RELEASE DATEOPEN DATECLOSE DATE
00. List of ModificationsSeptember 20, 2023DOD8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
01. DOD STTR 23.C BAA PrefaceAugust 23, 2023DOD8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
02. Air Force STTR 23.CSeptember 20, 2023Air Force8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
03. DHA STTR 23.CSeptember 20, 2023DHA8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
04. DMEA STTR 23.CSeptember 20, 2023DMEA8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
05. MDA STTR 23.CSeptember 20, 2023MDA8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
06. OSD NGA STTR 23.CSeptember 20, 2023OSD NGA8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
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COMPONENT INSTRUCTIONS / TOPICSLAST MODIFIEDCOMPONENTPRE-RELEASE DATEOPEN DATECLOSE DATE
SBIR 23.4 Annual Program BAA - Amendment 2September 20, 2023DoD11/15/202212/31/2023
DARPA SBIR 23.4 - Release 8July 12, 2023DARPA6/27/20237/12/20238/10/2023
DARPA SBIR 23.4 - Release 9August 14, 2023DARPA6/29/20237/18/20238/22/2023
DARPA SBIR 23.4 - Release 11September 7, 2023DARPA8/2/20238/17/202310/3/2023
Army SBIR 23.4 - Release 18August 24, 2023Army8/8/20238/24/20239/26/2023
DARPA STTR 23.D - Release 2August 31, 2023DARPA8/17/20238/31/202310/3/2023
OSD SCO SBIR 23.4 - Release 2September 6, 2023OSD8/15/20239/6/202310/17/2023
SOCOM SBIR 23.4 - Release 4September 11, 2023SOCOM8/22/20239/6/202310/5/2023
Army SBIR 23.4 - Release 7September 15, 2023Army3/9/20239/20/20239/26/2023
DTRA SBIR 23.4 - Release 1September 20, 2023DTRA8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
Army SBIR 23.4 - Release 19September 14, 2023Army9/14/20239/28/202310/31/2023
OSD DHRA SBIR 23.4 - Release 3September 20, 2023OSD9/20/202310/4/202311/7/2023
Army SBIR 23.4 - Release 12June 12, 2023Army5/25/202310/10/202310/17/2023
Army SBIR 23.4 - Release 10April 25, 2023Army4/25/20231/2/20241/16/2024
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COMPONENT INSTRUCTIONS / TOPICSLAST MODIFIEDCOMPONENTPRE-RELEASE DATEOPEN DATECLOSE DATE
STTR 23.D Annual Program BAA - Amendment 2August 23, 2023DoD11/15/202212/31/2023
DTRA STTR 23.D - Release 1September 20, 2023DTRA8/23/20239/20/202310/18/2023
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COMPONENT INSTRUCTIONS / TOPICSLAST MODIFIEDCOMPONENTPRE-RELEASE DATEOPEN DATECLOSE DATE
Air Force SBIR X23.7 CSOSeptember 14, 2023Air Force8/30/20239/28/2023
Air Force SBIR X23.8 CSOAugust 30, 2023Air Force8/30/20239/28/2023
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COMPONENT INSTRUCTIONS / TOPICSCOMPONENTPRE-RELEASE DATEOPEN DATECLOSE DATE
Air Force STTR X23.E CSOAir Force8/30/20239/28/2023
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TitleDescription
Attachment 1: Contractor Certification Regarding Provision of Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (DFARS Subpart 204.21)Attachment 1: Contractor Certification Regarding Provision of Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (DFARS Subpart 204.21)
Attachment 2: Disclosure of Foreign Affiliations or Relationships to Foreign CountriesAttachment 2: Disclosure of Foreign Affiliations or Relationships to Foreign Countries
Attachment 3: Verification of Eligibility of Small Business Joint VenturesAttachment 3: Verification of Eligibility of Small Business Joint Ventures
Attachment 4: Disclosures of Funding SourcesAttachment 4: Disclosures of Funding Sources
OUSD (R&E) SBIR/STTR Critical Technology AreasListing of critical technology areas (with definitions) used by the DoD SBIR/STTR Program.
Phase I Technical (Vol 2) Sample TemplatePhase I Technical (Vol 2) Sample Template
STTR Model Agreement for the Allocation of RightsA small business concern (SBC) must negotiate a written agreement between the small business and the research institution allocating intellectual property rights and rights to carry out follow-on research, development, or commercialization. (This is ONLY a model)
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