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> SBIR/STTR ALERTING SERVICE \* March 6, 2009
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> The SBIR/STTR Alerting Service is a free service that provides
> bi-weekly notification of SBIR and STTR solicitation announcements,
> news and information, and Internet resources relevant to the SBIR/STTR
> programs. This service is provided by the Economic Development Office
> of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).
>
> Back issues of the SBIR Alert are available at
> [www.pnl.gov/edo/opportunities/sbir.stm](http://www.pnl.gov/edo/opportunities/sbir.stm).
> Subscription instructions appear at the end of this newsletter.

NEWS IN THIS ISSUE

> \-- DHS DNDO FY09.1 SBIR Solicitation Released
>
> \-- NSF FY 2010 SBIR Solicitation Released
>
> \-- EPA 2009 SBIR Presolicitation Notice
>
> \-- NIH SBIR/STTR Program Announcements
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SBIR/STTR NEWS AND INFORMATION

> \-- DHS DNDO FY09.1 SBIR Solicitation Released
>
> The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection
> Office (DNDO) recently posted their FY09.1 SBIR solicitation on the
> Federal Business Opportunities (http://www.fedbizopps.gov) website.
> Proposals are due April 6, 2009 at 2:00pm est.
>
> 1\) X-ray Generators to Enhance Material Discrimination Capability of
> Non Intrusive Inspection (NIT) Imaging Systems
>
> 2\) Innovative Training Technology for Preventive RadNuc Detection
>
> The DNDO solicitation is available on FedBizOpps at:
>
> [www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=970eb0c54b4e4855283e98c0f7cd7366&tab=core&\_cview=1](http://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=970eb0c54b4e4855283e98c0f7cd7366&tab=core&_cview=1).
> For more information, contact Terry Coley, Contracting Officer at
> 202-254-2363.
>
> Note, this solicitation is unrelated to the DHS S&T SBIR FY09.1 Full
> Solicitation which closed on January 9, 2009.
>
> \-- NSF FY 2010 SBIR Solicitation Released
>
> The National Science Foundation (NSF) released their FY2009 SBIR Phase
> I solicitation this week. Proposals are due on June 9, 2009, and must
> be in response to the following topic:
>
> Biotech and Chemical Technologies (BC)
>
> Education Applications (EA)
>
> Information and Communication Technologies (IC)
>
> Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (NM).
>
> The solicitation is available in HTML, PDF, or TXT file formats at
> <http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/stop.jsp>. As indicated on this page,
> the following items are new for this solicitation:
>
> \- This solicitation will ONLY accept proposals for the Small Business
> Innovation Program (SBIR).
>
> \- This solicitation will support projects up to \$150,000.
>
> \- The NSF Commercialization History Template MUST be used.
>
> \- Signed Consultant letters must be uploaded as a part of the budget
> justification.
>
> \- You are strongly encouraged to contact the cognizant program
> officer to get feedback on your potential project.
>
> \- This solicitation will ONLY accept a maximum of 4 proposals in
> total per organization.
>
> \- This solicitation has a Phase I Proposal Checklist to be used as a
> reference guide (this document does not need to be included in the
> submitted proposal).
>
> \-- EPA 2009 SBIR Presolicitation Notice
>
> The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posted a presolicitation
> notice for their 2009 SBIR program on the Federal Business
> Opportunities (http://www.fedbizopps.gov) website on February 26,
> 2009. A portion of the notice appears below for your convenience. To
> view the entire announcement, visit
> <https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=db30497da39e4d615e3fcd373cdcbdca&tab=core&_cview=0>.
>
> Solicitation Number: PR-NC-09-10319
>
> Notice Type:
>
> Posted Date: February 26, 2009
>
> Original Response Date: May 14, 2009
>
> Presolicitation Synopsis:
>
> The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contemplates awarding
> approximately twenty-five (25) firm-fixed price contracts under the
> Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program Phase I, during
> Fiscal Year 2010. During Phase I (covered by this solicitation)
> contractors shall conduct feasibility-related experimental research or
> R&D efforts on the following agency topics: A) Green Building
> Materials and Systems; B) Innovation in Manufacturing; C)
> Nanotechnology; D) Greenhouse Gases; E) Drinking Water and Water
> Monitoring; F) Water Infrastructure; G) Air Pollution; H) Biofuels and
> Vehicle Emissions Reduction; I) Waste Management; and J) Homeland
> Security.
>
> The Phase I awards are expected to be made by February 28, 2010. The
> period of performance for each Phase I contract will be six (6)
> months. Upon successful completion of an EPA SBIR Phase I contract,
> the Phase I contractors will receive the Phase II solicitation and may
> submit proposals for competitive evaluation.
>
> Proposals submitted in response to the solicitation must directly
> pertain to the EPA's environmental mission and must be responsive to
> EPA program interest included in the topic descriptions identified in
> the solicitation. The anticipated release date of the solicitation is
> March 19, 2009, with an expected due date of May 14, 2009. The
> solicitation will be available on the Internet and can be found at
> [www.epa.gov/ncer/sbir/](http://www.epa.gov/ncer/sbir/) and
> [www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd/](http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd/). Firms are
> encouraged to download the solicitation from these websites. The
> solicitation document is approximately 65 pages in length, and
> includes all the requirements, instructions and forms needed for
> proper proposal submission.
>
> Any questions on this solicitation should be directed to Stacey L.
> Passwaters, Contracting Officer at <passwaters.stacey@epa.gov> or
> (919) 541-1344.
>
> \-- NIH SBIR/STTR Program Announcements
>
> The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently added three Program
> Announcements (PA) and one Requests for Applications (RFA), and a
> Notice that may be of interest to SBIR participants on the \'Special
> Announcements for Small Business Research Opportunities\' page on
> their SBIR web site (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm).
> This page lists NIH SBIR/STTR-Relevant PAs, RFAs, and Notices that are
> taken from the NIH Guide Electronic Repository of Special
> Announcements for Small Business Research Opportunities
> (<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html>).
>
> The title, announcement number, participating Institute, submission
> dates, and web address of the PAs, RFA, and Notice appear below for
> your convenience:
>
> Announcement of Participation of NCI on PA-09-100, Energy Efficiency
> and Renewable Energy System Technology Research and Development SBIR.
>
> (NOT-CA-09-018, posted 3/6/09)
>
> National Cancer Institute
>
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-CA-09-018.html>
>
> Tools to Mitigate and Understand the Mental Health Effects of National
> Disasters: SBIR
>
> (PA-09-117, posted 3/6/09)
>
> National Institute of Mental Health
>
> Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement.
>
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-117.html>
>
> Environmental Sensors for Personal Exposure Assessment SBIR
>
> (RFA-ES-09-005, posted 2/27/09)
>
> National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
>
> Application Receipt Date(s): April 28, 2009
>
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-09-005.html>
>
> Manufacturing Processes of Medical, Dental, and Biological
> Technologies SBIR and STTR
>
> (PA-09-113 and PA-09-113, posted 2/27/09)
>
> Multiple Institutes, see announcement
>
> Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see
> announcement.
>
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-113.html> and
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-114.html>
>
> NIAID Advanced Technology SBIR and STTR
>
> (PA-09-115 and PA-09-115, posted 2/27/09)
>
> National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
>
> Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see
> announcement.
>
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-115.html> and
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-116.html>
>
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CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS

NATIONAL

> 11th Annual NIH SBIR/STTR Conference, Omaha, NE, June 30-July 1, 2009.
> Learn how to tap into the NIH's R&D funding resources for small
> businesses interested biomedical and behavioral research and
> innovation. You will have the opportunity to network with researchers,
> entrepreneurs, biotech business owners and the NIH Institute and
> Center Directors. For more information, visit the SBIR section of the
> Nebraska Business Development Center website at
> <http://nbdc.unomaha.edu/SBIR/>, or contact Lisa Tedesco at
> 402-554-6270 or <mtedesco@unomaha.edu>.
>
> 2009 Fall National SBIR Conference, Sparks, NV, November 2-5, 2009.
> The conference will bring together federal program administrators from
> all of the SBIR participating agencies, venture capital and angel
> investors, large companies, secondary market and traditional lenders,
> university and federal laboratory representatives and other experts
> who provide assistance or are interested in doing business with
> early-stage ventures. Participants will also hear presentations by
> SBIR award winners who have successfully commercialized their
> research, and learn about opportunities while networking with peers
> involved in innovation. For more information, visit
> <https://www.cisweb1.unr.edu/cxs/CourseListing.asp?master_id=1542&master_version=1&course_area=CON&course_number=129&course_subtitle=00>,
> or contact Dr. Fritz H. Grupe at 775-813-7407 or <fhgrupe@gmail.com>.

REGIONAL

> DCAA and Government Contractors Accounting Seminar, Bloomfield, CO,
> March 10, 2009. For more information, visit <http://www.gov-con.us/>
> or
> <http://www.in.gov/iedc/files/SBIR_Workshop_Series_Feb-Mar.-2009.pdf>.
> .
>
> In's and Out\'s of the NIH SBIR/STTR Program, Indianapolis, IN, March
> 10, 2009. This workshop, sponsored by the Indiana Economic Development
> Corporation, will cover proposal development; overview of NIH;
> resubmissions and more. For more information, visit
> [www.in.gov/iedc/files/Winter_Series_ii(1).pdf](http://www.in.gov/iedc/files/Winter_Series_ii(1).pdf)
> or contact DeAnn Reinhart at 812-384-3530 or <DReinhart@iedc.IN.gov>.
>
> Phase I Proposal Preparation Workshop & Agency Briefings, Ft Myers,
> Florida, March 18-19, 2009. This workshop provides an opportunity to
> develop your knowledge of SBIR/STTR by covering with the basics of
> SBIR/STTR, then presenting a four-step process for developing a
> competitive Phase 1 proposal. It will also include some agency reps
> talking about their SBIR/STTR programs, and available to have
> one-on-one conversations. For more information or to register, contact
> <dregelsk@fgcu.edu>.
>
> SBIR/STTR 101 - Introduction and Overview, Michigan State University,
> March 19, 2009. This half-day workshop covers the SBIR/STTR program
> basics, including: program purpose; eligibility; and sources of
> funding. The course is targeted to a broad audience that is still
> exploring the SBIR/STTR program. It is designed to provide enough
> information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously
> pursue proposal development. For more information, visit
> <http://www.bioconsultants.com/training_schedules.html>, or contact
> Biotechnology Business Consultants at 734-930-9741 or
> <info@bioconsultants.com>.
>
> New England SBIR Event, Waltham, MA, March 24, 2009. This 'How To Win
> SBIR Awards(TM)' workshop, hosted by SBANE (Smaller Business
> Association of New England), NDIA New England and Burns & Levinson
> LLP, is a condensation of a 2-day class that presents everything you
> need to know to evoke positive responses in reviewers and win awards
> on a consistent basis. For information, or to register, visit
> http://sbir.us and follow the "SBIR Events" link.
>
> SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop, Troy, MI, March 24-25, 2009.
> This two-day workshop combines the SBIR/STTR 101, Proposal
> Preparation, and NIH Electronic Submission Workshops into a two-day
> intensive workshop. This is targeted to life science companies,
> covering DOD, NSF and NIH, with detailed emphasis on NIH. For more
> information, visit
> <http://www.bioconsultants.com/training_schedules.html>, or contact
> Biotechnology Business Consultants at 734-930-9741 or
> <info@bioconsultants.com>.
>
> SBIR-STTR Conference, with Federal Program Managers, Lexington, KY,
> March 26, 2009. For more information or to register, visit
> <http://ksef.kstc.com/>, or contact <mjain@kstc.com>.
>
> SBIR-Lab(TM) for NIH 2009.2 (grants), Annapolis, MD, March 26-28,
> 2009. This event begins 2 to 6 weeks prior to Lab with a 4-hour bid
> strategy/planning meeting, includes an SBIR-ToolKit(TM), then after
> the 3-day Lab, it culminates in a full Deluxe SBIR-Review(TM) with
> active phone-based mentoring throughout. The entire process operates
> over a period of at least 3 weeks including 3 very intense, 12-hour
> days working with our "hands on" experts. Seats are limited to just 5
> firms and on-line registration ( at http://sbir.us ) closes on 12
> March
>
> SBIR Commercialization Redux: Ready - or not - for Prime Time?
> Northridge, CA, March 28, 2009. This workshop, presented by Dr. Dennis
> Wonica, LaserLight Networks, Inc., will provide an insider's treatment
> of agency topic selection, agency programs, award selection, and small
> business treatment. from the customer side. For the start-up or small
> business at Phase 1, it will provide a model to use for your business
> case. And, for commercialization considerations, it specifically
> identifies, and suggests ways to overcome, barriers in Phase 3. For
> more information and to register, visit
> <http://ewh.ieee.org/r6/sfv/20090328_SBIR_Workshop/03282009_SBIR_Workshop_Rev1.pdf>,
> or contact Elvis Merida at <emerida@ieee.org>.
>
> Contracting Agencies vs. Granting Agencies, Indianapolis, IN, March
> 31, 2009. This workshop, sponsored by the Indiana Economic Development
> Corporation, will cover benefits and drawbacks; differences in
> approach, format, submissions, proposal development; and more. For
> more information, visit
> [www.in.gov/iedc/files/Winter_Series_ii(1).pdf](http://www.in.gov/iedc/files/Winter_Series_ii(1).pdf),
> or contact DeAnn Reinhart at 812-384-3530 or <DReinhart@iedc.IN.gov>.
>
> \* SBIR/STTR Cost Proposal & Government Accounting Workshop, Seattle,
> Washington area, March 31, 2009. This workshop will focus on the cost
> proposal and accounting side of SBIR/STTR projects. It will cover
> basic terms and concepts like direct vs. indirect rates, and costs
> that are allowable/unallowable/sometimes allowable; the cost proposal
> formats of the largest SBIR/STTR agencies will be examined, including
> the kinds of recordkeeping expected if you are going to do business
> with the government; and it will illustrate how to estimate the
> indirect/F&A rate for your business. For more information or to
> register, please contact <smitchell@watechcenter.org>.
>
> Small Business Innovation Research Workshop Series, Bloomfield, CO,
> March 31, 2009. For more information, visit <http://www.gov-con.us/>
> or
> <http://www.in.gov/iedc/files/SBIR_Workshop_Series_Feb-Mar.-2009.pdf>
>
> \* SBIR/STTR Cost Proposal & Government Accounting Workshop,
> Vancouver, Washington, April 1, 2009. This workshop will focus on the
> cost proposal and accounting side of SBIR/STTR projects. It will cover
> basic terms and concepts like direct vs. indirect rates, and costs
> that are allowable/unallowable/sometimes allowable; the cost proposal
> formats of the largest SBIR/STTR agencies will be examined, including
> the kinds of recordkeeping expected if you are going to do business
> with the government; and it will illustrate how to estimate the
> indirect/F&A rate for your business. For more information or to
> register, please contact <smitchell@watechcenter.org>.
>
> Nation's Capitol SBIR Event, Baltimore-Washington, April 3, 2009. This
> 'How To Win SBIR Awards(TM)' workshop, sponsored by Maryland TEDCO and
> Anne Arundel Community College will sponsor the SBIR Resource
> Centers(R) is the compressed version of a 2-day class which presents
> everything you need to know to evoke positive responses in reviewers
> and win awards on a consistent basis. For information, or to register,
> visit http://sbir.us and follow the "SBIR Events" link.
>
> SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal Writing Workshop, Scottsdale, AZ, April 3,
> 2009. ASU Technopolis' SBIR/STTR Phase I Workshop is an exclusive
> eight-hour, hands-on session targeting early-stage, first- time or
> unsuccessful writers of SBIR/STTR Phase I proposals. It offers
> participants a structured SBIR/STTR grant-writing methodology
> demonstrated to be highly successful. For more information or to
> register, visit
> [www.asutechnopolis.org](http://www.asutechnopolis.org/), or contact:
> Jessica Groeneveld at <jessica.groeneveld@asu.edu> or 480-884-1804.
>
> SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop DoD Focus, Denver, CO, April
> 3, 2009. This one day session provide detailed instruction on proposal
> preparation, including both technical and commercialization plans and
> proposal submission procedures. Differences between agencies are
> addressed. Core principals of preparing fundable SBIR/STTR proposals
> are stressed. For more information, visit
> <http://www.bioconsultants.com/training_schedules.html>, or contact
> Biotechnology Business Consultants at 734-930-9741 or
> <info@bioconsultants.com>.
>
> SBIR Phase I Solicitation Workshop, Sparks, NV, April 8, 2009. This
> workshop will address information on how to win grants under the
> Environmental Protection Agency's SBIR programs at EPA and the US
> Department of Transportation (DOT). Meet with James Gallup, SBIR
> manager for EPA and Joseph Henebury, SBIR Manager at DOT, to find out
> about their technology needs and funding opportunities. For more
> information, visit <http://www.nsbdc.org/education/calendar/>, or
> contact Dr. Fritz H. Grupe at 775-813-74070, or <fhgrupe@gmail.com>.
>
> SBIR/STTR 101 - Introduction and Overview, Location TBA, April 14,
> 2009. This half-day workshop covers the SBIR/STTR program basics,
> including: program purpose; eligibility; and sources of funding. The
> course is targeted to a broad audience that is still exploring the
> SBIR/STTR program. It is designed to provide enough information for
> attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal
> development. For more information, visit
> <http://www.bioconsultants.com/training_schedules.html>, or contact
> Biotechnology Business Consultants at 734-930-9741 or
> <info@bioconsultants.com>.
>
> 1st Annual Indiana SBIR & STTR Conference, Indianapolis, IN, April
> 14-15, 2009. This conference will be very valuable for anyone that
> owns or is operating a small business and is interested in high tech
> research and development. During the conference, there will be
> presentations, panel discussions and one-on-one sessions (by request
> only) conducted with the following representatives: Programs Managers
> from NIH, USDA, DARPA, NAVY, NSF and Air Force; Jim Greenwood,
> Greenwood Consulting; Kris Parmelee, Parmelee Consulting; John Dement,
> NSWC Crane Technology Engagement Office. For more information and to
> register, visit <http://www.in.gov/iedc/361.htm>, or contact DeAnn
> Reinhart at 812-384-3530.
>
> \* SBIR/STTR Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 14-15, 2009.
> Greenwood Consulting will offer sessions that provides an SBIR/STTR
> overview; Phase 2 proposal prep advice; guidance on cost proposals;
> and suggestions on commercialization of SBIR/STTR technologies. For
> more information, visit
> [www.in.gov/iedc/361.htm](http://www.in.gov/iedc/361.htm).
>
> Licensing Your Innovation: Knowledge and Skills to Net the Best Deal,
> Bozeman, MT, April 15, 2009. Material to be covered includes learning
> the language of licensing, recognizing your IP value, getting ready to
> deal, negotiating a license, marketing your IP and managing and
> leveraging your license. For more information, contact Gloria O'Rourke
> at <gloria@montanaeds.com> or 406.490.0462.
>
> SBIR Introduction & Grantmanship Overview, RTP, North Carolina April
> 16^th^. For more information, visit
> <http://www.sbtdc.org/events/sbir/workshops2009/>, or contact John
> Ujvari at <sbir@sbtdc.org>.
>
> SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal Writing Workshop, Jonesboro, AR, April 21,
> 2009. This workshop will focus on the work plan and the
> commercialization plan. Participants will receive guidance in
> researching government organizations, topics and financial and
> administrative requirements and will explore some specific steps to
> attract commercialization partners. In addition, the workshop will
> offer tips for approaching and structuring working arrangements with
> large corporations on government contracts. For more information,
> contact Mildred Holley at <mxholley@ualr.edu> or 501-683-7716.
>
> SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop DoD Focus, Detroit, MI, April
> 23, 2009. This one day session provide detailed instruction on
> proposal preparation, including both technical and commercialization
> plans and proposal submission procedures. Differences between agencies
> are addressed. Core principals of preparing fundable SBIR/STTR
> proposals are stressed. For more information, visit
> <http://www.bioconsultants.com/training_schedules.html>, or contact
> Biotechnology Business Consultants at 734-930-9741 or
> <info@bioconsultants.com>.
>
> \* Phase 1 Proposal Preparation Workshop, Salt Lake City, Utah, April
> 28, 2009. The SBIR-STTR Assistance Program (SSAP), a USTAR initiative,
> and the Miller Business Resource Center at Salt Lake Community College
> (SLCC) Miller Campus welcomes Jim Greenwood, SBIRSTTR expert for an
> intense one day workshop. This workshop will provide an overview of
> the SBIR/STTR programs, and clarify their differences and
> similarities. It will also provide a simple but effective four-step
> process for developing a competitive Phase 1 SBIR or STTR proposal,
> and offer an opportunity to critique a sample Phase 1 proposal, learn
> its history, and find out the benefits (and limitations) of sample
> proposals. For more information or to register, visit
> [www.innovationutah.com/sbir.html](http://www.innovationutah.com/sbir.html),
> email <mcardon@utah.gov>, or call 801.957.5249 or 801.957-5239.
>
> SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop, Ann Arbor, MI, April 28-29,
> 2009. This two-day workshop combines the SBIR/STTR 101, Proposal
> Preparation, and NIH Electronic Submission Workshops into a two-day
> intensive workshop. This is targeted to life science companies,
> covering DOD, NSF and NIH, with detailed emphasis on NIH. For more
> information, visit
> <http://www.bioconsultants.com/training_schedules.html>, or contact
> Biotechnology Business Consultants at 734-930-9741 or
> <info@bioconsultants.com>.
>
> NSF SBIR/STTR Phase II Grantee Conference 2009, Baltimore, MD, May
> 18-21, 2009. This conference will showcase awardees to potential
> industrial strategic partners and Venture Capital (VC) investors, and
> provide opportunities for networking between grantees and one-on-one
> interactions with NSF Program Directors. This conference will
> highlight advanced technologies including biotechnology, information
> technology, electronics, materials, manufacturing and chemical
> processing implemented by SBIR/STTR Grantees. For more information,
> visit
> <http://www.nsf.gov/events/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=112081&org=IIP>, or
> contact Amanda E. Morris at (703) 292-7055, or
> <sbir-conferences@nsf.gov>.
>
> \* Phase 1 & Phase 2 Proposal Preparation Workshops, Washington DC
> Area, May 20-21, 2009. Day 1 of this event will provide an overview of
> SBIR/STTR, recommendation for preparing a solid Phase 1 proposal to
> any SBIR/STTR agency, and an examination of a real Phase 1 proposal.
> Day 2, will focus on the Phase 2 portion of the SBIR/STTR program.
> This 2nd day workshop will cover the basics of Phase II, how it
> differs among the various agencies, how to prepare the Phase II
> proposal, and what should be covered in the commercialization
> discussion in the Phase II proposal. For more information or to
> register, contact Robert Brooke at <rbrooke@cit.org> or visit
> <http://www.cit.org/events/index.html>.
>
> 2009 SBIR Beyond Phase II: Conference & Technology Showcase Orlando,
> FL, September, 21-25, 2009. The Beyond Phase II Conference showcases
> the SBIR Program's Phase II awardees' technologies and provides a
> forum for commercialization opportunities. The event brings together
> current SBIR Phase II companies, key technology and acquisition
> personnel from government, and industry to enable the transition of
> SBIR-funded research and development into products for military,
> government and private sector commercial markets. For more
> information, visit <https://www.beyondphaseii.com/index.aspx>, or
> contact Andy Talbert at <atalbert@esncc.com> or 703 412-3152.
>
> Other possible upcoming SBIR training opportunities include:
>
> National SBIR Conference, Reno/Sparks, Nevada, November 2-5, 2009
>
> \* Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc will provide training at these
> workshops. Any attendee of one of these workshops is entitled to a
> free critique of his or her draft SBIR or STTR proposal. If you have
> questions, contact Gail or Jim Greenwood at (239) 395-9446 (voice &
> fax) or <g-jgreenwood@att.net>, or visit their web site at
> [www.g-jgreenwood.com](http://www.g-jgreenwood.com/).
>
> If you are sponsoring or are aware of SBIR workshops in your area and
> would like to post an announcement feel free to contact us.
>
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> \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \*

SOLICITATIONS CURRENTLY OPEN

SBIR

> DHS DNDO FY09.1 SBIR Solicitation
>
> Due April 6, 2009
>
> [www.dndosbir.dhs.gov](http://www.dndosbir.dhs.gov/)
>
> 1\) X-ray Generators to Enhance Material Discrimination Capability of
> Non Intrusive Inspection (NIT) Imaging Systems
>
> 2\) Innovative Training Technology for Preventive RadNuc Detection
>
> The DNDO solicitation is available on FedBizOpps at:
>
> [www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=970eb0c54b4e4855283e98c0f7cd7366&tab=core&\_cview=1](http://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=970eb0c54b4e4855283e98c0f7cd7366&tab=core&_cview=1).
>
> DOT 2009 SBIR Phase I
>
> Due April 15, 2009
>
> <http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir>
>
> PHS-2009-2 SBIR/STTR Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, FDA
>
> Due April 5, Aug 5, Dec 5;
>
> AIDS and AIDS-Related Due May 7, September 7, January 7, 2010
>
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm>
>
> NSF FY2009 SBIR Phase I
>
> Due June 9, 2009
>
> <http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/index.jsp>

STTR

> DoD STTR Program 2009.A
>
> Due March 25, 2009
>
> <http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/>
>
> PHS-2009-2 SBIR/STTR Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, FDA
>
> Due April 5, Aug 5, Dec 5;
>
> AIDS and AIDS-Related Due May 7, September 7, January 7, 2010
>
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm>

COMING SOON

> EPA 2009 Phase I SBIR
>
> Expected March 19, 2009
>
> <http://es.epa.gov/ncer/sbir/>
>
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SBIR/STTR INFO ON THE INTERNET

PARTICIPATING AGENCY SBIR WEB SITES:

Department of Agriculture

> [www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/sbir/sbir.html](http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/sbir/sbir.html)

Department of Commerce

> National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
>
> [www.oar.noaa.gov/ORTA/](http://www.oar.noaa.gov/ORTA/)

National Institute of Standards and Technology

> [www.nist.gov/sbir](http://www.nist.gov/sbir)

Department of Defense

> [www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir](http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir) or
>
> [www.dodsbir.net](http://www.dodsbir.net/)
>
> Defense Technical Information Center
>
> [www.dtic.mil/dtic/sbir/](http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/sbir/)
>
> Air Force
>
> [www.sbirsttrmall.com/Portal.aspx](http://www.sbirsttrmall.com/Portal.aspx)
>
> Army
>
> [www.aro.army.mil/arowash/rt/sbir/sbir.htm](http://www.aro.army.mil/arowash/rt/sbir/sbir.htm)
>
> Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBD)
>
> Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
>
> [www.darpa.mil/sbir/](http://www.darpa.mil/sbir/)
>
> Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
>
> [www.dtra.mil/acq/business/acq%5Fsmallbus.html](http://www.dtra.mil/acq/business/acq_smallbus.html)
>
> Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
>
> [www.winbmdo.com/](http://www.winbmdo.com/)
>
> Navy
>
> [www.navysbir.com/](http://www.navysbir.com/)
>
> National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
>
> [www.nga.mil/portal/site/nga01/index.jsp](http://www.nga.mil/portal/site/nga01/index.jsp)
>
> Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
>
> Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
>
> <http://soal.socom.mil/index.cfm?page=sadbu&sb=sbir>
>
> SBIR Interactive Technical Information System (SITIS)
>
> <http://dtica.dtic.mil/sbir/index.html>
>
> Department of Education
>
> [www.ed.gov/programs/sbir/index.html](http://www.ed.gov/programs/sbir/index.html)

Department of Energy

> [www.science.doe.gov/sbir](http://www.science.doe.gov/sbir)
>
> Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA)
>
> [www.sbir.dhs.gov/](https://www.sbir.dhs.gov/)

Department of Transportation

> [www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir](http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir)

Environmental Protection Agency

> [es.epa.gov/ncerqa/sbir/](http://es.epa.gov/ncerqa/sbir/)

National Institutes of Health

> <http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm>

National Aeronautics & Space Administration

> [http://sbir.nasa.gov](http://sbir.nasa.gov/)

National Science Foundation

> <http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/index.jsp>

Small Business Administration

> [www.sba.gov/SBIR/](http://www.sba.gov/SBIR/)

NATIONAL RESOURCES (GOVERNMENT/NON-PROFIT)

> CRIS (Current Research Information System)
>
> <http://cris.csrees.usda.gov/>
>
> CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects)
>
> [www.crisp.cit.nih.gov/](http://www.crisp.cit.nih.gov/)

Federal Business Opportunities

> [www.fedbizopps.gov/](http://www.fedbizopps.gov/)

Grants.gov

> [www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/)
>
> Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Economic Development Office
>
> [www.pnl.gov/edo/](http://www.pnl.gov/edo/business.stm)

SBA Tech-Net

> <http://tech-net.sba.gov/>

State Science and Technology Institute

> [www.ssti.org](http://www.ssti.org/)

STATE/REGIONAL SBIR AND SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

> (listed alphabetically by state)
>
> Technology Research and Development Center of Alaska (TREND)
>
> [www.trendalaska.org/](http://www.trendalaska.org/)

Arkansas SBDC SBIR/STTR Program

> [www.asbdc.ualr.edu/sbir/grants/](http://www.asbdc.ualr.edu/sbir/grants/)

SBIR Colorado

> [www.sbircolorado.org/](http://www.sbircolorado.org/)

The Connecticut SBIR Office

> [www.ctsbir.com/](http://www.ctsbir.com/)
>
> Delaware Technology Assistance Program (DETAP)
>
> [www.detap.org/](http://www.detap.org/)
>
> Florida SBDC Network Business Technology Commercialization Program
>
> [www.floridasbdc.com/specialprograms/technology.asp](http://www.floridasbdc.com/specialprograms/technology.asp)

Georgia SBIR Assistance Program

> [www.sbir-georgia.org/](http://www.sbir-georgia.org/)

Georgia\'s SBIR Network

> <http://science.kennesaw.edu/SBIR/network/>
>
> Hawaii SBIR program (HDTC)
>
> [www.htdc.org/sbir/](http://www.htdc.org/sbir/)

Idaho SBIR Initiative Program

> <http://technology.idaho.gov/sbir>
>
> Heartland Illinois Technology Enterprise Center (HITEC)
>
> [www.heartlanditec.org/](http://www.heartlanditec.org/)
>
> Illinois DCEO Innovation Challenge Technical Assistance Program
>
> [www.illinoisbiz.biz/dceo/Bureaus/Technology/Technology+Grants+Programs/Innovation+Challenge+Program.htm](http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/dceo/Bureaus/Technology/Technology+Grants+Programs/Innovation+Challenge+Program.htm)
>
> Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (OIPTT) and
>
> NASA Illinois Commercialization Center (NICC)
>
> [www.nasa-illinois.org](http://www.nasa-illinois.org/)

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

> <http://www.in.gov/iedc/sbir.htm>
>
> Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. (ISURF)
>
> [www.techtransfer.iastate.edu](http://www.techtransfer.iastate.edu/)
>
> Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC)
>
> [www.ktec.com/business/section/resources.htm](http://www.ktec.com/business/section/resources.htm)

Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation

> [www.kstc.com](http://www.kstc.com/)

Maine Technology Institute

> [www.mainetechnology.org/](http://www.mainetechnology.org/)
>
> Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)
>
> [www.marylandtedco.org/](http://www.marylandtedco.org/)

Defense Alliance of Minnesota

> [www.defensealliance.com/](http://www.defensealliance.com/)

MoFAST: Moving Missouri\'s Innovations to Market

> [www.mofast.net](http://www.mofast.net/)
>
> Montana SBIR Program - Montana Department of Commerce
>
> <http://sbir.mt.gov/index.asp>
>
> MSU TechLink - Regional DoD SBIR and Transition Assistance
>
> [www.techlinkcenter.org/sbir](http://www.techlinkcenter.org/sbir)

Nebraska Business Development Center

> <http://nbdc.unomaha.edu/SBIR/>
>
> Nevada Small Business Development Center (NSBDC)
>
> [www.nsbdc.org/](http://www.nsbdc.org/)
>
> New Jersey SBDC Technology Commercialization Center
>
> [www.njsbdc.com/SciTech/sbir.asp](http://www.njsbdc.com/SciTech/sbir.asp)
>
> New Mexico SBIR Outreach Program

[www.techventures.org/whatwedo/entrepreneurs.php](http://www.techventures.org/whatwedo/entrepreneurs.php)

> New York SBIR/STTR Assistance
>
> [www.nystar.state.ny.us/sbir/outreach.htm](http://www.nystar.state.ny.us/sbir/outreach.htm)
>
> North Dakota SBIR/STTR (NDSS)
>
> [www.techconnectnd.com/](http://www.techconnectnd.com/)

North Carolina SBTDC SBIR Outreach

> [www.sbtdc.org/technology/sbirsttr.asp](http://www.sbtdc.org/technology/sbirsttr.asp)

Ohio SBIR Program

> [www.odod.state.oh.us/tech/sbir/](http://www.odod.state.oh.us/tech/sbir/)
>
> Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology
>
> [www.ocast.state.ok.us/Programs/SBIRSTTR/tabid/58/Default.aspx](http://www.ocast.state.ok.us/Programs/SBIRSTTR/tabid/58/Default.aspx)

Oregon SBIR and STTR Resource Guide

> [www.bizcenter.org/Services/7530/6198/7548](http://www.bizcenter.org/Services/7530/6198/7548)
>
> Innovation Partnership (Pennsylvania)
>
> [www.innovationpartnership.net/](http://www.innovationpartnership.net/)

Puerto Rico Small Business Development Center

> [www.prsbdc.org/CDTC_web/index.htm](http://www.prsbdc.org/CDTC_web/index.htm)

Small Business High Technology Institute

> [www.sbhti.org/](http://www.sbhti.org/)

South Dakota SBIR Center

> [www.sbir.dsu.edu](http://www.sbir.dsu.edu/)

SBIR-STTR Assistance Center of Utah

[www.innovationutah.com/sbir.html](http://www.innovationutah.com/sbir.html)

Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology

> [www.cit.org/](http://www.cit.org/)
>
> Washington Technology Center SBIR Program
>
> <http://www.watechcenter.org/sbir>
>
> Washington State Small Business Development Center
>
> [www.sbdc.wsu.edu](http://www.sbdc.wsu.edu/)

Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network

> [www.wenportal.org](http://www.wenportal.org/)

Wisconsin SBIR/STTR Program

> [www.wisconsinsbir.org/](http://www.wisconsinsbir.org/)

Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative

> [[www.uwyo.edu/sbir/]{.underline}](http://www.uwyo.edu/sbir)

OTHER RESOURCES AND CONSULTING SERVICES

Other Resources And Consulting Services

Advanced Technology Innovations, Inc.

<http://www.atiincusa.com/>

Bid Data Line

> [www.biddataline.com/fed/](http://www.biddataline.com/fed/)

Biotechnology Business Consultants, LLC

> [www.bioconsultants.com](http://www.bioconsultants.com/)

Centurion Technology

> [www.centuriontechnology.com/](http://www.centuriontechnology.com/)

Clark Nuber P.S., CPAs

> [www.clarknuber.com/](http://www.clarknuber.com/)

Cohen International, SBIR Consulting

> <http://rogercohen.com/sbir>

Consulting Concepts, LLC

> [www.consultingconceptsllc.com](http://www.consultingconceptsllc.com/)

DuResTec

> [www.durestec.com](http://www.durestec.com/)
>
> Foresight Science & Technology, Inc.
>
> [www.foresightst.com](http://www.foresightst.com/)

Gov-Con Solutions, LLC

> [www.sbiraccounting.info](http://www.sbiraccounting.info/)
>
> Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
>
> [www.g-jgreenwood.com](http://www.g-jgreenwood.com/)

GROW LLC

[www.growllc.com](http://www.growllc.com/)

InKnowVation Online

> [www.inknowvation.com](http://www.inknowvation.com/)

Innovation Asset Management, LLC

> [www.iam-llc.com/](http://www.iam-llc.com/)
>
> Jameson & Company, P.C. (SBIR Survival Kit)
>
> [www.jamesoncpa.com/gov\'t_contract_services.htm](http://www.jamesoncpa.com/gov't_contract_services.htm)

Hentzel & Associates SBIR Services

> [www.sbirhelp.com](http://www.sbirhelp.com/)

Lytmos Group, LLC

> [www.lytmos.com](http://www.lytmos.com/)
>
> Miller & Associates, P.C.
>
> [www.millerpc.com/](http://www.millerpc.com/)

New Technology Connection

> [www.newtechconnect.com](http://www.newtechconnect.com/)
>
> NineSigma, Inc.
>
> [www.ninesigma.net/](http://www.ninesigma.net/)

Ohio Aerospace Institute

[www.oai.org](http://www.oai.org/)

Parmelee Creative & Technical Writing

> [www.parmeleewriting.com/](http://www.parmeleewriting.com/)

PBC SBIR Services

> [www.sbirhelpdesk.com](http://www.sbirhelpdesk.com/)
>
> [www.pbcinc.com](http://www.pbcinc.com/)
>
> Piquero Insights, Inc.
>
> [www.piqueroinc.com/](http://www.piqueroinc.com/)

Proposals that Work, LLC

[www.proposalsthatwork.com](http://www.proposalsthatwork.com/)

ResearchResearch

> [www.researchresearch.com/entry/entry.htm](http://www.researchresearch.com/entry/entry.htm)

Research Editing

> [www.researchediting.com](http://www.researchediting.com/)

Robert Berger Consulting

> Under construction

Rocket Science Technologies

> [http://rocketscitech.com](http://rocketscitech.com/)

SBIR.gov

> <http://www.sbir.gov/>

SBIR Gateway

> [www.zyn.com/sbir/](http://www.zyn.com/sbir/)

SBIR Resource Center

> [http://sbir.us](http://sbir.us/)

SciBiz Services

> [www.scibiz.net/](http://www.scibiz.net/)

Small Business Technology Coalition

> [www.sbtc.org](http://www.sbtc.org/)

Summit Contract Management, LLC

> [www.summitcontractmanagement.com](http://www.summitcontractmanagement.com/)
>
> Tech BizSolutions, Inc.
>
> [www.sbiraccounting.com](http://www.sbiraccounting.com/)

The SBIR Coach - Fred Patterson

> [www.SBIRcoach.com](http://www.SBIRcoach.com/)

The SBIR Network

> [www.sbir.net](http://www.sbir.net/)
>
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