October

Federal Programs Facilitate Small Business Research and Development 

 

Don't miss upcoming SBIR/STTR webinar!

 

Small business Technology Transfer (STTR) - facilitate the commercialization of technology developed by a research institution through the entrepreneurship of a small business concern.

 

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal research and development that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.

 

The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program facilitates the commercialization of technology developed by a research institution through the entrepreneurship of a small business concern.

 

The 11 participating Federal agencies include Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Protection Agency, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration, among others.

 

To read more about the eligibility requirements and three phases of the SBIR program, visit www.sbir.gov.

 

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Register today to take part in a free one hour WEBINAR on the 

Air Force SBIR/STTR Programs

 

Registration limited to the first 90 firms.

Please note, limited to high technology firms (see list below for examples).

INTRODUCTION TO SBIR/STTR

December 18th, 2013

10:00 am PST

 

David Sikora, Air Force SBIR/STTR Program Manager, will explain the basics of the Small Business Innovation Research/ Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs, including:

• Eligibility Requirements
• The three phases of the program
• How proposals are evaluated
• Tips for success
• Air Force Annual Awards in Phase 1 are $150,000

Register now    

SBIR/STTR can cover a wide array of high technology topics. Some current Air Force topics include: 

 

• SMART Bandage for Monitoring Wound Perfusion
• Low Observable Fuselage Conformable Window for a Laser Array Weapon
• Persistent Wide Field Space Surveillance
• Battlefield Airmen (BA) Mission Recorder
• Distributed Mission Operations Gateway
• Synthetic Task Environment for Primary & Secondary Assessment in Trauma Care
• Expand Data Transfer Rates within Legacy Aircraft (ERLA)
• Layered Virtualization Detection of Malicious Software Behavior ("Inception")
• Architecture for Enterprise Anonymization
• Lightweight Electric Wires and Cables for Airborne Platforms
• Safe, Large-Format Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Batteries for Aircraft
• Fiber-Optic-Distributed Temperature Sensing System
• Portable Drill-Fastener
• Aircraft Fastener Smart Wrench
• Noise Canceling Rad Hard Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Low Noise Amplifier
• Terrain-Based Sensing for Improved Position and Navigation
• Disruptive Military Navigation Architectures
• Plus many more, listed at http://www.dodsbir.net/solicitation/sbir141/af141.htm

Additional Resources:

Air Force information sheet

Air Force SBIR/SBTTR website

 

Search solicitations for your industry terms, open/close dates and much more at the SBIR/STTR website. 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Prime Contractors from around Washington State frequently contact PTAC in hopes of finding small businesses to submit a subcontracting quote with their bid packages. 

 

If you are a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone Certified, 8(a) Certified, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, or Woman Owned Small Business, and are interested in working with Prime Contractors on proposals make sure to respond with the information requested from each contractor.

 

For the most up to date listing please visit www.washingtonptac.org/blog or like us on Facebook. 

 

Current Opportunities:

 

Kiewit Open House

 

Meet the Primes: HDR, Hoffman Construction, David Evans & Associates, Kiewit

 

Financial and Auditing Services

 

Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement, North Access

 

I-5/S 272nd St Vic to S Rose St Seismic Retrofit

 

Other Contracting Opportunities: 

JBLM Contracting Opportunities