Awardees

What are the NASA SBIR and STTR Programs?

NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs are a three- phased approach for the small business concern to develop a technology in response to a specific set of NASA mission driven needs as presented in the NASA SBIR/STTR Annual Solicitation. The STTR program involves a research institution partnering with a small business to develop a technology based on specific mission needs. Please check out the NASA SBIR/STTR schedule for important dates.

What's involved in negotiating my contract?

All contract deliverables are negotiated between the Contract Specialist assigned to the contract and the small business concern or awardee. They generally consist of progress reports, interim reports, invoices, new technology report, and project summaries. Please review and download a model NASA SBIR/STTR Phase 1 contract. You can also view samples of all potential deliverables at the NASA SBIR/STTR Firms Library.

Can I access samples of SBIR/STTR deliverables?

Visit the NASA SBIR/STTR Firms Library for samples of the types of deliverables expected. All SBIR/STTR contracts are very specific as to the types of deliverables required for the work performed under a Phase I or Phase 2 contract.The specific contracts are negotiated by the Contract Specialist assigned to the Center responsible for the work to be performed.

How do I submit my deliverables?

The Contract Administration and Closeout Electronic Handbook (EHB) is designed to help the Awardee's Principal Investigator/Official prepare and submit Intermediary and Final Deliverables for their SBIR and STTR contracts. Please visit the NASA SBIR/STTR Firms Library and see samples of all potential deliverables.

Does NASA provide technical advice or feedback during the contract?

The government Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) is the primary contact within NASA on the contract's technology focus and objectives. The COTR assigned to each contract may designate technologists or technology users, primarily from within NASA, who will be given access to technical reports. These individuals will act as advisors, and can help provide insight, based on NASA's mission needs, to the development of the technology.