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This Page Was Last Updated on 21 April 2008
TACOM Life Cycle Management Command
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Program Information
SBIR Program Background
This page provides SBIR information, points of contact, and links to other SBIR-related web sites.
In 1982, Congress established the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to assure representation of small businesses in Federal Research and Development (R&D). The Program was enhanced by ACT HR 5667 of December 2000, and re-authorized until 2008. The Program is administered in accordance with the Small Business Administration (SBA) SBIR Policy Directive. The goal of the program is to tap into the innovation and creativity of small businesses and to develop technologies, products and software that can be commercialized through sales in the private sector or back to the Government.
For basic information about the Army’s SBIR process including the planned events (e.g., the general schedules for requesting and submitting proposals, and the projected award dates) for SBIR actions, please visit the Army SBIR web site.
Three Phases
Phase I: Feasibility Study, 6 months, receive up to $70K to demonstrate the scientific, technical and commercial feasibility of the selected concept. Option, 4 months, receive up to $50K more upon Phase II selection, to transition to Phase II.
Phase II: Full R/R&D, 2 years, receive up to $730K to develop a technology, product or software that not only addresses the needs of TACOM and the Army, but also has potential in the private sector for commercialization.
Phase III: Commercialization stage, use of non-SBIR funds
SBIR Information Links
- Department of Defense SBIR: http://www.dodsbir.net/
- Army SBIR: http://www.armysbir.com
- SBIR Program Fast Track Process: http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir/fasttrack/index.htm
- Army SBIR Phase II Plus: The Army has suspended its Phase II Plus enhancement program. An Army Commercialization Pilot Program is under development. Watch the Army SBIR site for information.
Dual-Use Conference
The following are the Government briefings which will be presented at Government briefings at Automation Alley on 22 April and Macomb Procurement Technical Assistance Center on 6 May 2008. These briefings are being provided for information only.
Points of Contact for SBIR Related Matters
- Mrs. Harmony Hunsanger (Contracting)
Phone: (586) 282-9752
E-Mail: harmony.hunsanger@us.army.mil
- Mr. Jim Mainero (SBIR)
Phone: (586) 282-8646
E-Mail: james.mainero@us.army.mil
- Mr. Martin Novak (SBIR)
Phone: (586) 282-8730
E-Mail: martin.j.novak@us.army.mil
- Office of Small Business Programs (OBSP)
Phone: (586) 282-5388
E-Mail: USARMY Detroit Arsenal TACOM Mailbox LCMC OSBP
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