NASA Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Fiscal Year 2025 Solicitation
ID: 80NSSCFY25STTRPIType: Solicitation
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713)

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SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH (AR11)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/639c1bfb28ba4e21a041ae06c914eccf/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration is inviting proposals for the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Fiscal Year 2025 Solicitation, aimed at fostering innovative technologies through partnerships with small businesses. The program seeks to stimulate technological innovation, enhance the role of small businesses in federal research, and promote participation from socially and economically disadvantaged groups, with a requirement that small business concerns perform at least 40% of the research and a research institution contribute at least 30%. Proposals can receive a maximum funding of $150,000 for a duration of 13 months, with submissions due by March 10, 2025, via the Proposal Submissions and Award Management System (ProSAMS). Interested parties can reach out to Kenneth E. Albright at Agency-SBIR-STTRSolicitation@mail.nasa.gov or call 228-813-6127 for further information.

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    2025 NASA SBIR Phase I Solicitation.pdf
    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces the Fiscal Year 2025 Solicitation for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I, requiring proposals by March 10, 2025. The SBIR program aims to foster technological innovation and support small businesses in creating solutions applicable to NASA and commercial markets. Key updates include a reduction in proposal submissions per firm from ten to five and a decrease in awards from five to three. Proposals must demonstrate innovation's feasibility, outlining technical objectives and commercial potential. Funding allows for a maximum of $150,000, with awards evaluated based on technical merit, market opportunity, and adherence to eligibility requirements. Applicants must maintain current registrations with the Small Business Administration and the System for Award Management, disclosing any foreign affiliations. NASA emphasizes the importance of prior research and development relevance, detailed work planning, and the support of programs like I-Corps and Technical and Business Assistance (TABA). This solicitation embodies NASA’s commitment to enhancing small business participation in federal research and development, ensuring alignment with technological priorities while mitigating security risks associated with foreign relationships.
    2025 NASA STTR Phase I Solicitation.pdf
    The NASA Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Fiscal Year 2025 Solicitation outlines the requirements for small businesses to submit proposals for innovative projects benefiting NASA and other markets. The submission deadline is set for March 10, 2025. The program is aimed at stimulating technological innovation, enhancing the role of small businesses in federal research, and promoting participation from socially and economically disadvantaged groups. Key sections include the legislative background, program priorities, and eligibility criteria which stipulate that small business concerns (SBCs) must perform a minimum of 40% of research efforts, with a research institution contributing at least 30%. The proposal's maximum funding is $150,000, will last for 13 months, and can be submitted via the Proposal Submissions and Award Management System (ProSAMS). Noteworthy changes for this solicitation include a reduction in the number of proposal submissions allowed per firm and modifications to evaluation criteria. Additionally, provisions regarding disclosures of foreign affiliations require rigorous assessments of offerors to safeguard against security risks. This document reflects NASA’s commitment to fostering innovative technologies through collaborative partnerships with small businesses, providing equity-free funding while emphasizing compliance with federal regulations and security protocols.
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