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> SBIR/STTR ALERTING SERVICE \* January 23, 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

> \-- PHS 2009-2 Omnibus Solicitation for SBIR/STTR Grants Released
>
> \-- DoD STTR Program 2009.A Presolicitation Notice
>
> \-- DOT FY 2009 SBIR Presolicitation Notice
>
> \-- SBIR Proposal Writing Tip: Principal Investigator Math
>
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SBIR/STTR NEWS AND INFORMATION

> \-- PHS 2009-2 Omnibus Solicitation for SBIR/STTR Grants Released
>
> The following notice was posted on the Health and Human Services Small
> Business Research Funding Opportunities website
> (<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm>) on January 22, 2009:
>
> PHS 2009-2 Omnibus Solicitation for SBIR/STTR Grants Now Available
>
> The PHS 2009-2 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, FDA, and ACF for
> SBIR/STTR Grant Applications and SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide for
> SBIR/STTR Grant Applications are now available. The solicitation
> consists of: 1. parent funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for SBIR
> (<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-080.html>); 2. a
> parent FOA for STTR
> (<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-081.html>); and 3.
> narrative descriptions of the programs and research topics in PDF
> (<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr1/2009-2_SBIR-STTR-topics.pdf>)
> and MS Word
> (<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr1/2009-2_SBIR-STTR-topics.doc>)
> formats. The due dates for CY 2009 are April 5, August 5, and December
> 5. AIDS and AIDS-related applications are due May 7, September 7,
> 2009, and January 7, 2010. Note to Phase II Applicants: See NIH Policy
> Change on Threshold for Negotiation of Facilities and Administrative
> (F&A)/Indirect Costs for Phase II SBIR/STTR Grants
> (<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-09-038.html>)
>
> \-- DoD STTR Program 2009.A Presolicitation Notice
>
> The Department of Defense (DoD) posted a presolicitation notice for
> their 2009.A STTR program on the Federal Business Opportunities
> ([http://www.fedbizopps.gov](http://www.fedbizopps.gov/)) website on
> January 16, 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=d46cbd18329aaf73f062a08e33c1f1d6&tab=core&_cview=0>.
>
> Notice Type: Presolicitation Notice
>
> Solicitation Number: DoDSTTR2009_A
>
> Posted Date: January 16, 2009
>
> Original Response Date: March 25, 2009
>
> Synopsis:
>
> STTR solicitation 2009.A will be publicly released on the DoD
> SBIR/STTR Web Site (http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir) on Jan 27,
> 2009. The 2009.A STTR Solicitation will open for receipt of proposals
> on Feb 24, 2009 and will close at 6:00 AM EASTERN TIME, Mar 25, 2009.
>
> Two DoD components will participate in the STTR 2009.A solicitation -
> the Department of the Army and the Department of the Navy. The
> solicitation lists all the R&D topics under which DoD is seeking
> proposals, and also contains detailed information on the parameters of
> the STTR program and how to submit a proposal. Small firms and
> research institutions apply first for a phase I award not to exceed
> \$100,000 and one year, to test the scientific, technical, and
> commercial merit of a particular concept. If phase I proves
> successful, the firm may be invited to apply for a phase II award not
> to exceed \$750,000 for up to 24 months, to further develop the
> concept.
>
> The complete solicitation may be accessed at
> <http://www.dodsbir.net/solicitation>. Questions may be directed to
> the SBIR/STTR Help Desk at (866) 724-7457 or Mr. Michael Caccuitto at
> (703) 588-8610, or by e-mail: <michael.caccuitto@osd.mil> or Ms. Amy
> Smith, Contracting Officer at (937) 255-0493, e-mail
> <amy.smith@wpafb.af.mil>. Current Point of Contact: SBIR Help Desk at
> (866) 724-7457.
>
> \-- DOT FY 2009 SBIR Presolicitation Notice
>
> The Department of Transportation (DOT) posted a presolicitation notice
> for their FY 2009 SBIR program on the Federal Business Opportunities
> ([http://www.fedbizopps.gov](http://www.fedbizopps.gov/)) website on
> January 14, 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=d4d4e2f2142c8b2fcf1f3e376df65d23&tab=core&_cview=0>.
>
> Notice Type: Presolicitation Notice
>
> Solicitation Number: DTRT57-09-R-SBIR
>
> Posted Date: January 14, 2009
>
> Original Response Date: April 15, 2009
>
> Synopsis:
>
> The Volpe National Transportation System Center, (Volpe Center) is
> issuing a solicitation pursuant to the Small Business Innovation
> Development Act of 1982, PL 97-219, as amended by PL 99-443 and PL
> 102-564 and reauthorized by PL 106-554. The solicitation will be
> issued on or about February 16, 2009.
>
> The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be
> available on the DOT SBIR Program Internet site,
> <http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir>. The solicitation will be issued
> through electronic means only; no hard copies will be available.
> Offerors desiring to receive electronic notification of the
> solicitation's posting and availability for downloading may register
> at the Volpe Center Acquisition Division Internet site. The URL of the
> Volpe Center Acquisition Division home page is
> <http://www.volpe.dot.gov/procure/index.html>.
>
> Point of Contact -Darren Shaffer, Contracting Officer, 617-494-2332
>
> \-- SBIR Proposal Writing Tip: Principal Investigator Math
>
> The following proposal writing tip was provided by Gail & Jim
> Greenwood. Past SBIR proposal writing articles written by the
> Greenwoods are available on the Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
> (GCGI) web site at
> [http://g-jgreenwood.home.att.net](http://g-jgreenwood.home.att.net/).
>
> SBIR Proposal Writing Basics: Principal Investigator Math
>
> Copyright© 2009 by Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.

"I will be the Principal Investigator on our SBIR/STTR projects. As the
PI, I have to spend at least half time on each project. So how can I be
the PI on more than 2 SBIR/STTR awards at once?"

We hear that question quite frequently in our SBIR/STTR work. There are
several fallacies contained therein which makes the question irrelevant
or (at least) not as important as other things one should be asking
about using SBIR/STTR to further their company. Let's address some of
those fallacies.

First, there is an implicit assumption that the proposing company is
going to win lots of SBIR/STTR awards, and they will all occur at the
same time. With the odds of a Phase I award being about 1 in 6 (i.e.,
for every 6 Phase I SBIR proposals that are submitted, only one will be
awarded), there's no certainty that a company that submits 2 or 3 or
even 7 proposals will win more than one of them. And, with the agencies
having proposal deadlines (and therefore award dates) all over the
calendar, a company fortunate enough to win multiple SBIR/STTR projects
likely will not be working on them at the same exact time. So have an
idea how you would deal with this "problem," (and the agency may want to
know your plan), but the chances are it will not occur.

Second, the questioner seems to think that the PI could devote all of
their time on project work, and not spend any on the time required to
build and run a small business. You might be familiar with the
government's terminology of "direct" versus "indirect" activities or
costs: a direct cost is one associated with work done for a client,
while indirect is something you generally incur because you are in
business. No one can spend 100% of their time doing direct work:
everyone spends some time doing general correspondence, marketing,
proposal writing, filing, and the other indirect activities common in a
business. "Oh, but I do that 'after hours:' I spend 8 hours a day doing
direct work, then do the indirect work afterwards." Well, the direct
versus indirect determination is not made on the nominal 8 hours, but on
the total sum of time you spend on your business.

Third (and this is the most important of the fallacies in the question
about being a PI on more than two projects at one time), there is no
requirement that a PI spend at least 50% of his or her time on an
SBIR/STTR project. What is required of the PI is that he or she be
"primarily employed" by the award receiving small company during the
conduct of the SBIR/STTR project. That means that the PI cannot work
full time for any other employer. Some agencies put greater restrictions
on their definition of "primarily employed," so you need to do a careful
reading of that part of the agency's solicitation or funding opportunity
announcement: perhaps they define it to mean that the PI cannot work
more than 3/4 or 1/2 time at another employer. And notice that this
"primarily employed" criterion looks at the time spent by the PI at the
proposing company versus elsewhere, not at how many hours the PI puts
into a particular SBIR or STTR project.

Finally, you should also look at that definition of the PI in the
agency's instructions to see if they put any additional limitations on
the PI. The US Department of Energy, for example, requires a PI on a
9-month Phase I SBIR award to devote at least 117 hours to the project
(520 hours for a Phase II). And some agencies require that a PI on a
Phase I STTR to spend at least 10% of their time on the project.

A few final thoughts about the restrictions put on SBIR/STTR PIs:

a\. These restrictions apply when the SBIR/STTR award is made, not
before. Therefore, it is possible to propose on your project a PI who
CURRENTLY is not primarily employed by your small business, for example.
He or she would have to satisfy that requirement on the day the
SBIR/STTR contract or grant is made, not the day you submit the proposal
or even the day the agency tells you they want to negotiate an award
with you.

b\. These employment requirements apply to the PI, not to others on the
team.

c\. Do the agencies care if you lie about the PI's employment? Not any
more than they care about failing to finish your contract or grant, or
making up time sheets, or using SBIR funds for illegal purposes.
SBIR/STTR applicants are not immune to prosecution for contractual
"indiscretions" and there are people serving time who learned the hard
way.

d\. As suggested earlier, the relevant measure is the total number of
hours the PI is working anywhere (your company, another employer) on
anything (direct or indirect). Agencies are not amused by thinly
disguised attempts to circumvent their requirements (e.g., your PI is
working 80 hour weeks, including a full time job elsewhere that requires
40 hours, so he/she allegedly is not more than half time employed
there). If you are going to have problems meeting your agency's PI
requirements, talk to their SBIR/STTR program manager about your
situation to see discuss options or to see if the agency ever makes
exceptions to its requirements---but you better have a darn compelling
reason why the agency should make an exception for you, when they likely
have not done so for others asking for them.

e\. Do not propose one person as the PI, then switch to a less
qualified, less senior person when the SBIR/STTR award is made. The
agencies do not tolerate this bait and switch tactic, so don't try it.

> Gail and Jim Greenwood may be reached at the following address:
>
> Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
>
> 1150 Junonia
>
> Sanibel, FL 33957
>
> \(239\) 395-9446 (voice & fax)
>
> <g-jgreenwood@att.net> (email)
>
> \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \*
> \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \*

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

> STTR/SBIR - HBCU/MI Small Business Conference, Alabama A&M University,
> January 26-28, 2009. This event, sponsored by the U.S. Department of
> Defense and co-sponsored by several Industries, will include
> presentations by managers for the SBA, SADBU, and HBCU/MI programs at
> DARPA, DoD, ONR, ARO, ARL,NRL and NIST, as well as invited program
> managers from EPA, NASA, NSF and DOE. Networking opportunities will
> also be promoted during the conference between small businesses and
> university investigators to promote funding and teaming opportunities.
> For more information, visit
> <http://aamuri.aamu.edu/Conference/2009/Information_2009.htm>, or
> contact Prof. Daryush ILAat (256) 372-8703, or <ila@aamuri.aamu.edu>.
>
> SBIR Training Workshop, Warner Robins, GA, February 4, 2009. The SBIR
> Assistance Program for the State of Georgia
> ([www.SBIRGA.com](http://www.SBIRGA.com/)) will present this short
> workshop will give an overview of how the SBIR and STTR programs. For
> more information, visit <http://tinyurl.com/SBIR-WarnerRobins>, or
> contact: John Mills at <john.mills@innovate.gatech.edu>.
>
> SBIR Training Workshop, Savannah, GA, February 5, 2009. The SBIR
> Assistance Program for the State of Georgia
> ([www.SBIRGA.com](http://www.SBIRGA.com/)) will present this short
> workshop which will give an overview of how the SBIR and STTR programs
> and what is involved in a preparing a competitive proposal for SBIR
> and STTR funding. For more information contact The Creative Coast at
> <jwolf@thecreativecoast.org>, or John Mills at
> <john.mills@innovate.gatech.edu>.
>
> KY SBIR-STTR Phase I Proposal Preparation Workshop - General Focus,
> Lexington, KY, February 5, 2009. For more information or to register,
> visit <http://ksef.kstc.com/>, or contact <mjain@kstc.com>.
>
> SBIR Training Workshop Athens, GA, February 11, 2009. The SBIR
> Assistance Program for the State of Georgia
> ([www.SBIRGA.com](http://www.SBIRGA.com/)) will present this short
> workshop which will give an overview of how the SBIR and STTR programs
> work what is involved in a preparing a competitive proposal for SBIR
> and STTR funding. For more information visit
> <http://tinyurl.com/SBIR-Athens>, or contact: John Mills at
> <john.mills@innovate.gatech.edu>.
>
> \* Phase II Proposal Preparation Workshop, Orlando, Florida, February
> 12, 2009. This 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, as well as information regarding
> the cost proposal. For more information or to register, contact
> <kchadwick@bus.ucf.edu>.
>
> Do's and Don'ts of Phase I Proposal Writing, Indianapolis, IN,
> February 17, 2009. This workshop, sponsored by the Indiana Economic
> Development Corporation, will cover proposal outlines; budgeting;
> effective work plans; and identifying your team. For more information,
> visit
> <http://www.in.gov/iedc/files/SBIR_Workshop_Series_Feb-Mar.-2009.pdf>,
> or contact DeAnn Reinhart at 812-384-3530 or <DReinhart@iedc.IN.gov>.
>
> KY SBIR-STTR Phase I Proposal Preparation Workshop - NIH Focus,
> Louisville, KY, February 17-18, 2009. For more information or to
> register, visit <http://ksef.kstc.com/>, or contact <mjain@kstc.com>.
>
> Phase II Proposal Preparation Workshop Orlando, FL, February 23, 2009.
> This 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, as well as information regarding the cost proposal. For more
> information or to register, contact K. Chadwick at
> <kchadwick@bus.ucf.edu>.
>
> SBIR/STTR Phase II Proposal Writing Workshop, Scottsdale, Arizona,
> February 24, 2009. This eight-hour course is designed to provide
> entrepreneur-authors with a winning Phase II grant writing methodology
> via specific in-class exercises and interactive feedback from
> instructors to help them to plan and then complete each section of a
> Phase II SBIR/STTR proposal. For more information, visit
> <http://www.asutechnopolis.org/courses/view/27>, or contact Jessica
> Groeneveld at <jessica.groeneveld@asu.edu>, or 480-884-1806.
>
> DCAA Cost Accounting Seminar, San Diego, CA, February 24, 2009. For
> more information, visit <http://www.gov-con.us/>.
>
> \* Phase I Proposal Preparation & SBIR/STTR Commercialization
> Workshops, Stillwater, Oklahoma, February 25-26, 2008. Day 1 will
> cover the basics of SBIR/STTR, then cover a four-step process for
> developing a competitive Phase I proposal. Attendees, as a group, will
> review a sample Phase I proposal and comment on its strengths and
> weaknesses before learning the history of that proposal. Day 2 is
> aimed at helping you better understand the commercialization side of
> your SBIR/STTR project. Contact <sroberts@ocast.state.ok.us> for more
> information and/or to sign up for either or both days of this
> information-packed event.
>
> DCAA and Government Contractors Accounting Seminar, Broomfield, CO,
> March 9-11, 2009. For more information, visit
> <http://www.gov-con.us/>.
>
> 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
> <http://www.in.gov/iedc/files/SBIR_Workshop_Series_Feb-Mar.-2009.pdf>,
> or contact DeAnn Reinhart at 812-384-3530 or <DReinhart@iedc.IN.gov>.
>
> 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>.
>
> 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
> <http://www.in.gov/iedc/files/SBIR_Workshop_Series_Feb-Mar.-2009.pdf>,
> or contact DeAnn Reinhart at 812-384-3530 or <DReinhart@iedc.IN.gov>.
>
> 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:
>
> SBIR Workshop, Santa Fe, New Mexico area, February 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

> 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>

STTR

> NSF FY2009 STTR Phase I
>
> Letter of Intent (required) Due January 14, 2009
>
> Proposals Due February 25, 2009
>
> <http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/index.jsp>
>
> 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

> DoD STTR Program 2009.A
>
> Expected on the Web January 27, 2009
>
> <http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/>
>
> NSF FY2009 SBIR Phase I
>
> Expected March, 2009
>
> <http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/index.jsp>
>
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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/)

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/)

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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