Department of Education Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IB 2025: Pre-Solicitation
ID: 91990025R0003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OFCONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMENWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

PSC

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, & SOCIAL SVCS R&D SVCS; EDUCATION SVCS R&D; BASIC RESEARCH (AF11)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a0e87a264afd4885a0b62ccabde5e83a/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Education is soliciting proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IB for fiscal year 2025, focusing on the development of new components to enhance existing educational technology products. Eligible for-profit small businesses are invited to propose innovative solutions that address significant educational challenges, with an emphasis on demonstrating technological advancements that improve functionality and educational outcomes. This initiative is crucial for fostering research-based educational technologies, with funding of up to $250,000 available for successful proposals, and a submission deadline of January 8, 2025. Interested parties can reach out to David Yadeta at david.yadeta@ed.gov or Dayna Myers at dayna.myers@ed.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Yadeta
    david.yadeta@ed.gov
    Dayna Myers
    dayna.myers@ed.gov
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    91990025R0003.ResponsestoQuestions.docx
    The U.S. Department of Education issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 91990025R0003 for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IB, with a closing date of January 8, 2025. The document provides responses to questions from potential offerors seeking clarification on application procedures. Key points include: 1. Offerors should not expect sample application templates; instead, they must follow the provided solicitation structure for submissions. 2. Technical assistance is not available during the open solicitation period. 3. While the platform may be housed overseas, educational program dissemination must be within the U.S., and compliance with foreign influence regulations is emphasized. 4. Proposals can focus on new components to integrate with existing technologies, with specific eligibility criteria for Phase IB. 5. The SBIR program is anticipated to maintain funding despite administrative changes, highlighting its legislative mandate. 6. Budgeting should account for labor costs and clarify security liaison roles, with no requirement for in-person training. Overall, the document serves to guide potential offerors through the application process while emphasizing compliance and the importance of clear, feasible proposals aligned with the program's objectives.
    91990025R0003 SBIR Phase.IB.Final.docx
    The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences has issued a Phase IB solicitation under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for fiscal year 2025. The focus is on developing new components to integrate with existing educational technology products over a nine-month period, with an award of up to $250,000. Eligible for-profit small businesses are encouraged to propose innovative solutions addressing pressing educational challenges. The solicitation aims to enhance existing educational technologies that are research-based. Proposals must demonstrate distinct technological advancements from prior prototypes or products, concentrating on improving functionality and educational outcomes. Key submission requirements include a project narrative, budget justification, and a letter of agreement from an educational institution for pilot studies. The submission deadline is January 8, 2025. Successful Phase I proposal winners may apply for Phase II funding of $1 million in 2026 for further development and commercialization. The highly competitive nature of this program, where only a small percentage of proposals receive funding, underscores the importance of innovative and impactful educational technologies.
    91990025R0003 SBIR Phase.IB.Final.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences has issued a Phase IB solicitation under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for fiscal year 2025. The focus is on developing new components to integrate with existing educational technology products over a nine-month period, with an award of up to $250,000. Eligible for-profit small businesses are encouraged to propose innovative solutions addressing pressing educational challenges. The solicitation aims to enhance existing educational technologies that are research-based. Proposals must demonstrate distinct technological advancements from prior prototypes or products, concentrating on improving functionality and educational outcomes. Key submission requirements include a project narrative, budget justification, and a letter of agreement from an educational institution for pilot studies. The submission deadline is January 8, 2025. Successful Phase I proposal winners may apply for Phase II funding of $1 million in 2026 for further development and commercialization. The highly competitive nature of this program, where only a small percentage of proposals receive funding, underscores the importance of innovative and impactful educational technologies.
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