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Library: Resources by Agency

Links & Resources By Agency

The library consists of solicitations, forms, policy documents, etc.  There are an enormous number of documents related to the SBIR/STTR process, too many to list here. Below is a collection of high-level resources most requested by SBIR/STTR applicants. Additional documents can be found on the individual government agency websites. Some of these documents also reference ancillary and supporting materials.

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General

General SBIR/STTR Resources

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Technology Readiness Levels

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Technology Readiness Level DescriptionsDownload
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General SBIR/STTR Documents

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SBIR/STTR Policy Directive (Oct. 2020)Download
Guide to SBIR/STTR Program EligibilityDownload
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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

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Part 31 - Contract Cost Principles and ProceduresDownload

    DOD

    Department of Defense (DOD) Resources

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    Navy SBIR/STTR Phase III Guidebook

    1 file(s) 1.28 MB

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    Navy SBIR/STTR Phase III Guidebook (v2 2020)Download
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    Air Force SBIR Phase III Desk Reference

    1 file(s) 3.90 MB

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    Air Force SBIR Phase III Desk ReferenceDownload

      DHHS

      Department of Health and Human Services (NIH, FDA, and CDC) Resources

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      Specific Aims Page

      3 file(s) 188.89 KB

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      Introduction to the Specific Aims Page of a Grant Proposal.pdfDownload
      NIH Specific Aims Page Example.docxDownload
      Checklist for Specific Aims.pdfDownload
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      SBIR/STTR Sample Applications

      11 file(s) 8.32 MB

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      R44-Liu-Application.pdfDownload
      R43-Brooks-Summary-Statement.pdfDownload
      R43-Brooks-Application.pdfDownload
      R43-Application_MacLeod-1R43AI145704-01.pdfDownload
      R43-Summary-Statement_ MacLeod-1R43AI145704-01.pdfDownload
      R41-Wagner-Application.pdfDownload
      R41-Smith-Application.pdfDownload
      2r44ai098567-03_garrett.pdfDownload
      1r44ai112187-01a1_coleman.pdfDownload
      Courier Therapeutics, Inc.Download
      ISPIN, Inc.Download
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      Department of Health & Human Services - Omnibus Grant Solicitation (NIH, CDC & FDA)

      8 file(s) 1,011.33 KB

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      SBIR Program: PA-22-176 (Clinical trial not allowed)Download
      SBIR Program: PA-22-177 (Clinical trial required)Download
      STTR Program: PA-22-178 (Clinical trial not allowed)Download
      STTR Program: PA-22-179 (Clinical trial required)Download
      Program Descriptions & Research TopicsDownload
      Topics for Budget WaiversDownload
      ASSIST_User_Guide.pdfDownload
      SBIR/STTR Instructions for NIH & Other PHS Agencies (Forms Version F Series)Download
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      NIH - Technical

      4 file(s) 235.33 KB

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      NIH Other Support FormDownload
      RigorandReproducibilityChart.pdfDownload
      scoring_system_and_procedure.pdfDownload
      Deciphering NIH Application/Grant NumbersDownload
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      NIH - Team

      2 file(s) 27.83 KB

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      SBIR_STTR non-fellowship-biosketch-sample-2021Download
      Biosketch (Blank)Download
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      NIH - Grant Management

      1 file(s) 5.38 MB

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      NIH Grant Policy StatementDownload
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      NIH Required Electronic Registrations

      3 file(s) 18.65 MB

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      Required Company Registrations.pdfDownload
      eRA Commons Roles & Privileges MatrixDownload
      ASSIST_User_Guide.pdfDownload
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      NIH - Budget

      2 file(s) 81.26 KB

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      Indirect Cost Rate Example for SBIR/STTR ApplicationsDownload
      Evaluation of Financial Management SystemsDownload
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      Human Subjects Research

      1 file(s) 130.42 KB

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      Human Subjects Information.pdfDownload

        DOE

        Department of Energy (DOE) Resources

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        DOE SBIR/STTR Programs

        5 file(s) 997.93 KB

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        SC_FOA_0002783_FY23 Solicitation.pdfDownload
        Phase_I_Commercialization_Plan_Example-Updated-3-1-21.pdfDownload
        Copy of Level_of_Effort_Max_Funding.xlsxDownload
        Indirect_Rate_Model-One_Pool.xlsxDownload
        doe_model_agreement_for_property_and_commercialization_rights.pdfDownload

          Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Applicant Resources

          Collection of applicant resources for DOE, including information about the DOE SBIR Online Learning Center, Phase 0 Applicant Assistance, preparing and submitting a Phase I Letter of Intent, and quick links to relevant application systems.

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          Department of Commerce (DOC) Resources

            DOT

            Department of Transportation (DOT) Resources

              ED

              Department of Education (ED) Resources

                DHS

                Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Resources

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                Department of Homeland Security

                1 file(s) 1.42 MB

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                SBIR 2023.1 Final SolicitationDownload

                  EPA

                  Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Resources

                    NASA

                    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Resources

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                    NASA SBIR/STTR

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                    2022 STTR Phase I Solicitation_0.pdfDownload
                    STTR 2022_Appendix A - Technology Readiness Level Descriptions.pdfDownload
                    STTR 2022_Appendix B - STTR and the Technology Taxonomy.pdfDownload
                    STTR 2022_Appendix C - Potential Transition and Infusion Opportunities.pdfDownload
                    STTR 2022_Appendix D - List of NASA STTR Phase I Clauses, Regulations and Certifications.pdfDownload
                    2022 SBIR Phase I SolicitationDownload
                    SBIR 2022_Appendix A - Technology Readiness Level Descriptions_0.pdfDownload
                    SBIR 2022_Appendix B - SBIR and the Technology Taxonomy.pdfDownload
                    SBIR 2022_Appendix C - Potential Transition and Infusion Opportunities.pdfDownload
                    SBIR 2022_Appendix D - List of NASA SBIR Phase I Clauses, Regulations and Certifications.pdfDownload

                      NASA SBIR/STTR Sample Proposal and Contract Deliverables

                      The NASA SBIR/STTR Firm Library contains templates and samples of all potential proposal and contract deliverables for Phase I and Phase II. This library should be utilized by the Firms to aid in the preparation of their deliverables. Firms must submit their deliverables via the Electronic Handbooks (EHBs).

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                      NSF

                      National Science Foundation (NSF) Resources

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                      NSF SBIR/STTR Programs

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                      NSF Small Business Innovation Research_ Small Business Technology Transfer Program Phase I (SBIR_STTR Phase I) (nsf23515) _ NSF - National Science Foundation.pdfDownload
                      Phase II (NSF 22-552)Download

                        USDA

                        Department of Agriculture (USDA) Resources

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                        USDA-NIFA SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity

                        2 file(s) 706.07 KB

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                        Request for Application FY23 - Phase 1 (V3)Download
                        Grants Application GuideDownload

                          IP

                          Intellectual Property (IP) Resources

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                          Intellectual Property

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                          SBIR STTR Awards and Intellectual Property.pdfDownload
                          USPTO Resources for SBIR/STTR ApplicantsDownload
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