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> SBIR/STTR ALERTING SERVICE \* April 21, 2006
>
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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 on the World Wide Web at
> <http://www.pnl.gov/edo/sbir>. Subscription instructions appear at the
> end of this newsletter.
>
> NEWS IN THIS ISSUE
>
> \-- DOT 2006 SBIR Program Solicitation Deadline Reminder
>
> \-- NIH SBIR and STTR Program Announcements and RFAs
>
> \-- GAO Report Analyzes NIH and DoD SBIR Awards
>
> \-- SBIR Proposal Writing Tip: Partners
>
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>
> SBIR/STTR NEWS AND INFORMATION
>
> \-- DOT 2006 SBIR Program Solicitation Deadline Reminder
>
> The closing date for the Department of Transportation (DOT) 2006 SBIR
> program solicitation is May 2, 2006. Proposals may be submitted in
> hardcopy or electronically, however, the registration period for
> electronic submission of proposals closed April 17, 2006.
>
> The solicitation indicates that "proposals must be postmarked NO LATER
> than May 2, 2006 to qualify for acceptance and consideration under the
> current DOT SBIR Program. Proposals postmarked or received via e-mail
> later than May 2, 2006 will not be accepted. Proposals delivered to
> the DOT SBIR Program Office by any means other than the U.S. Postal
> Service, must be received at the above address on or before May 2,
> 2006.
>
> An original and four copies of each proposal submitted under the DOT
> SBIR Program shall be sent to:
>
> Joseph Henebury
>
> DOT SBIR Program Director, DTS-22
>
> U.S. DOT/RITA/VNTSC
>
> 55 Broadway
>
> Cambridge, MA 02142-1093
>
> Telephone: (617) 494-2051"
>
> Before submitting your proposal, you might want to double-check
> section VI. Submission of Proposals for both electronic and hard copy
> submission requirements. You might also want to review the Technical
> Questions and Answers page which was updated on April 18^th^.
>
> For more information, contact the US DOT SBIR Program Director,
>
> Joseph Henebury at 617/494-2051 or <henebury@volpe.dot.gov>, or visit
> the Frequently Asked Questions page
> (<http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir/faq.html>) for general US DOT SBIR
> inquiries.
>
> \-- NIH SBIR and STTR Program Announcements and RFAs
>
> The National Institutes of Health (NIH) added a notice (NOT), a
> Program Announcements (PAs) and two Requests for Applications (RFAs)
> in the last few weeks that may be of interest to SBIR participants to
> 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 titles, announcement numbers, participating Institute(s), web
> address, and receipt date(s) RFAs and PAs appear below:
>
> Tools and Technology to Measure Patient Adherence in CAM Research
>
> (RFA-AT-06-002 -- posted 4/7/06)
>
> <http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AT-06-002.html>
>
> National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
>
> Application Receipt Date(s): June 05, 2006
>
> Tools and Technology to Measure Menopausal Symptomatology
>
> (RFA-AT-06-003 -- posted 4/7/06)
>
> <http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AT-06-003.html>
>
> National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
>
> Application Receipt Date(s): June 05, 2006
>
> Tools to Mitigate and Understand the Mental Health Effects of National
> Disasters: SBIR and STTR
>
> (PA-06-335 and PA-06-336 -- 4/7/06)
>
> <http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-335.html> and
> http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-336.html
>
> National Institute of Mental Health
>
> Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement
>
> Extension of the Submission Date for PAR-06-088: Innovations in
> Biomedical Computational Science and Technology SBIR and STTR
> Initiative
>
> (NOT-GM-06-107 and NOT-GM-06-108 -- posted 4/21/06)
>
> <http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-GM-06-107.html>
> and
> <http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-GM-06-108.html>
>
> National Institute of General Medical Sciences
>
> \-- GAO Report Analyzes NIH and DoD SBIR Awards
>
> The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report in
> April titled 'SBIR \-- Information on Awards Made by NIH and DoD in
> Fiscal Years 2001 through 2004.' GAO looked at the number and
> characteristics of awards; the number and characteristics of awards
> above the guidelines; changes in award characteristics after 2002; and
> factors agencies consider, and data they collect on, SBIR awards.
>
> The full report including the scope and methodology is available in
> PDF file format at <http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06565.pdf>. A
> 'highlights' page that summarizes the full report is available at
> <http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06565high.pdf>. For more information,
> contact Anu Mittal at (202) 512-3841 or <mittala@gao.gov>.
>
> \-- SBIR Proposal Writing Tip: Partners
>
> 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
> [www.g-jgreenwood.com](http://www.g-jgreenwood.com/).
>
> SBIR Proposal Writing Basics: Pick Your Partner Carefully
>
> Copyright© 2006 by Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
>
> In the past month, we have heard of two horror stories about small
> companies who are STTR recipients who have had disputes with their
> university research partners (the "research institute" required on an
> STTR project). It would seem that the Gods want us to write something
> this time about picking your partner carefully on an STTR project.
> Therefore, let us offer the following words of advice.
>
> First, recognize that you are entering into an important business
> relationship and agreement when you decide to team with a university
> on your STTR project (or an SBIR project, for that matter). Everyone
> at the university and in your company may be smiling and friendly when
> the proposal is being submitted, but things may get a lot more serious
> before you are done with this long term commitment. Remember: you are
> agreeing to team on not only the one year Phase I STTR project, but
> also the subsequent two year Phase II, not to mention the possible
> long term relationship if any intellectual property is discovered in
> either Phase or commercialization occurs in Phase III.
>
> Therefore, when everyone is still smiling and friends, you need to
> propose, negotiate, and secure a comprehensive agreement between your
> firm and the university. This starts with the "model agreement" the
> STTR agencies provide, but it typically only covers the IP part of the
> relationship---you need to be clear about deliverables,
> responsibilities, deadlines, how disputes will be resolved, shares in
> any IP discovered (and any brought to the project), rights and
> responsibilities of each party if Phase III commercialization
> occurs\--and be sure to include flow down clauses so the university is
> bound by the same Federal rules and regs that will bind you in the
> STTR agreement. Yes, this is a pain, but you need to go through it now
> to avoid much larger possible pain later on.
>
> Second, pick a university partner based on more than their technical
> qualifications. Yes, their quals are critically important to selecting
> your STTR partner, but look for more: does this university have a
> track record working with small companies, particularly on SBIRs and
> STTRs? Ask the university if they have and, if so, with what
> companies. Also check the listings of past award winners, such as the
> one at Small Business Administration (most easily accessed by going to
> www.sbirworld.com and clicking on the "Past Awards" button on the top
> menu) to see if they have been involved in prior SBIR/STTR projects.
> Be ready to spend some time on these searches: it is not so easy to
> search or even see the research institution on a previous STTR
> project. Ask the agency to which you are applying to see if they have
> made prior SBIR/STTR awards involving this university and, if so, to
> what companies. If you find another company that has teamed with this
> university, contact them to see how the relationship has gone and to
> ask advice on dealing with that institution.
>
> Ask the university what their motivation is in teaming with a small
> firm like yours on an SBIR/STTR project. Ask the technology division
> of the state economic development office where the university is
> located for any feedback they've received from firms working with the
> same university. In short, plan to do some due diligence on the
> university before you decide to team with them.
>
> Third, do not pay the university until they have performed work on the
> project. If you owe them money, you have a lot more leverage to get
> substandard work corrected than if you've paid them up front. Some
> institutions will require that you prepay before they do any work (not
> trusting that your small firm will necessarily pay them after the work
> is done), in which case we recommend you negotiate several smaller
> pre-payments that you pay as the university satisfactorily completes a
> subset of its tasks.
>
> Finally, include in your cost proposal on the STTR/SBIR project some
> fee/profit on the amount of the university's subcontract. For example,
> if you will give a \$30,000 subcontract to University X, ask for the
> same 7% fee/profit on that amount (\$2,100) as you request on the rest
> of the project budget (i.e., you usually request a fee/profit as a
> percentage of the total of all direct and indirect costs). Be prepared
> for the agency's contracting officer/grants administrator to balk at
> giving you this fee/profit: some government negotiators don't think
> you deserve fee/profit on the subcontract. Your argument is that you
> are obligated to the Federal government to deliver on this project,
> and therefore you are at risk if the university fails to perform its
> role---the fee/profit is your reward for assuming that risk and
> therefore should be a reasonable expense to the Federal government.
>
> The purpose of this article has not been to bash universities. The
> advise we've offered is the same as we would give for working with any
> subcontractor, whether it is another business (large and small), a
> Federal Laboratory, and another entity (and we'd suggest that
> universities and other subcontractors do due diligence on the small
> company asking them to collaborate on an SBIR or STTR project). The
> point is that you must go into an STTR or SBIR with a business mindset
> in terms of your relationship vis-à-vis the awarding agency and any
> subcontractors. As "The Donald" would say, "it's nothing personal.
> It's just business."
>
> 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)
>
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>
> CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
>
> NATIONAL
>
> 2006 Spring National SBIR/STTR Conference, Louisville, KY, May 15-18,
> 2006. The National Science Foundation, in association with the Small
> Business Administration and all 11 SBIR agencies, is sponsoring this
> 2006 Spring National SBIR/STTR Conference. Participants will have
> opportunities to meet and network with SBIR and STTR Program Managers,
> and fellow attendees, including SBIR/STTR award winners, speakers, and
> experts from businesses and the government. For program, registration,
> hotel and travel information, visit
> [www.SBIRworld.com/KY](http://www.SBIRworld.com/KY), email
> <sbir@dbamlg.com>, or call the SBIR Conference Center at 360-683-5742.
>
> 8th Annual NIH SBIR/STTR Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, July 13, 2006.
> This one day conference for small businesses conducting innovative
> health-related research will offer opportunities to meet one-on-one
> with NIH staff, lots of networking time, and an opportunity to get
> answers to your SBIR/STTR questions. For more information and to
> register, visit
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/SBIRConf2006/index.htm>, or
> contact <ConferenceInquiries@mail.nih.gov>.
>
> National SBIR Fall 2006 Conference, Milwaukee, WI, November 6 - 9,
> 2006. The National Science Foundation, in association with the Small
> Business Administration and all 11 SBIR agencies, is sponsoring this
> 2006 Fall National SBIR/STTR Conference. For more information, contact
> Sharon DelaBarre at <sbir@dbamlg.com> or 360-683-5742.
>
> REGIONAL
>
> SBIR Seminar Featuring NASA, Greensboro, NC, April 27, 2006. This
> workshop will include a general SBIR/STTR program overview, a NASA
> SBIR/STTR program overview, information on forming a SBIR/STTR
> eligible company and an SBIR success story case study. For more
> information, visit <http://www.sbtdc.org/events/sbir/workshops2006>.
>
> Secrets of Winning SBIR Proposals, Dover, NJ, April 28, 2006. The New
> Jersey Commission on Science and Technology is sponsoring this series
> of SBIR/STTR training programs aimed at providing entrepreneurs and
> small businesses with an introduction to and overview of the SBIR/STTR
> programs followed by instruction on how to search for solicitations
> and topics that may fit their technologies and core technical
> competencies. Participants will also receive instruction intended to
> help them write competitive grant proposals. One-on-one counseling
> time will be available with the speakers. For more information, visit
> [www.njsbdc.com/scitech](http://www.njsbdc.com/scitech), or contact
> Randy Harmon at <rgharmon@njsbdc.com>.
>
> \* SBIR/STTR Phase II Proposal Preparation Workshop, Oakland,
> California, May 4, 2006. This workshop will cover the basics of Phase
> II, how the Phase II expectations vary among the agencies, and how to
> prepare the Phase II proposal. In addition, a discussion of technology
> commercialization as it relates to Phase II, including samples of how
> other SBIR/STTR companies are commercializing their projects, will
> take place. For more information or to register, contact
> <Charles.Eason@solano.edu>.
>
> \* SBIR/STTR Conference, Orlando, Florida, May 8-9, 2006. The first
> day of this event will include a Phase 1 proposal preparation workshop
> that will cover the basics of SBIR/STTR, a four step process for
> developing a Phase 1 proposal, and give attendees an opportunity to
> critique as a group a sample Phase 1 proposal. On the second day,
> representatives of many of the SBIR/STTR agencies will offer briefings
> of their programs and be available to meet with attendees one-on-one.
> For more information or to register, visit
> [http://www.floridasbdc.com/SpecialPrograms/Technology/2006%20FL%20SBIR%20Conference%20Tampa/FLSBIRTampa.asp](http://www.floridasbdc.com/SpecialPrograms/Technology/2006 FL SBIR Conference Tampa/FLSBIRTampa.asp),
> email <eunice.choi@bus.ucf.edu> or contact Lewis C. Attardo at
> <lattardo@uwf.edu> or 850.473.7800.
>
> How to Win SBIR Financing Workshop, Largo, MD, May 9, 2006. This
> business development workshop, sponsored by Bowie State University,
> Prince George\'s County Economic Development Corporation and Maryland
> TEDCO, will cover topics such as how to: conduct pre application
> investigations & marketing; deal with important variations among the
> 11 agencies; plan effective bid strategies; and more. For more
> information, visit <http://sbir.us/course.html>, or contact John Davis
> at <SBIR@sbir.us> or (410) 315-8101.
>
> SBIR / STTR Workshop, Wheaton, IL, May 12, 2006. The Illinois
> Institute of Technology will host this introductory workshop that is
> designed to introduce technology entrepreneurs to federal funding that
> can help defray research and development costs. The workshop will
> outline the grant application process, offer strategies on how to
> complete an application, and discuss how a SBIR/STTR grant can be used
> to raise start-up capital for small businesses. For more information,
> visit <http://www.grad.iit.edu/sbir-sttr/>, or contact Robert Lapointe
> at 312-567-7135, or <lapointe@iit.edu>.
>
> National SBIR/STTR Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, May 15-18, 2006.
> The Greenwood Consulting Group will be offering a Phase I proposal
> preparation workshop that will take place as a preconference event on
> the 15th, and a Phase II proposal preparation workshop that will take
> place on the afternoon of the 18^th^. For more conference information,
> check out [www.SBIRworld.com](http://www.SBIRworld.com/).
>
> DCAA/Government Accounting Seminar, Denver, CO, May 23-24, 2006. This
> seminar will cover DCAA Pre award audits, system audits, provisional
> billing rates audits, incurred cost audits- submissions, polices and
> procedures, internal controls, government accounting regulations,
> floor checks, vouchers, how to manage subcontractors, establishing an
> adequate accounting system and more. This seminar may also be attended
> online. For more information, visit
> [http://www.gov-con.us](http://www.gov-con.us/), or contact Tiffany
> Jones at 303-327-1542 or <info@gov-con.us>.
>
> Secrets of Winning SBIR Proposals, Dover, NJ, April 28, 2006. The New
> Jersey Commission on Science and Technology is sponsoring this series
> of SBIR/STTR training programs aimed at providing entrepreneurs and
> small businesses with an introduction to and overview of the SBIR/STTR
> programs followed by instruction on how to search for solicitations
> and topics that may fit their technologies and core technical
> competencies. Participants will also receive instruction intended to
> help them write competitive grant proposals. One-on-one counseling
> time will be available with the speakers. For more information, visit
> [www.njsbdc.com/scitech](http://www.njsbdc.com/scitech), or contact
> Randy Harmon at <rgharmon@njsbdc.com>.
>
> ASU Technopolis SBIR/STTR Phase I Writing Proposal Workshop, Tempe,
> AZ, June 01, 2006. This six-hour session will be targeting
> early-stage, first-time or unsuccessful writers of SBIR/STTR program
> Phase I proposals, and will teach participants a structured SBIR
> grant-writing methodology demonstrated to be highly successful. For
> more information, visit
> [www.asutechnopolis.org](http://www.asutechnopolis.org/), or contact
> Karen Katzorke at 480-727-7905 or <karen.katzorke@asu.edu>.
>
> SBIR Breakfast Seminar, Seattle WA, June 6, 2006. Join the Washington
> Technology Center (WTC) for a breakfast meeting dedicated to exploring
> opportunities for research funding SBIR and STTR programs. This
> popular breakfast series is made possible through the WaFAST program
> and sponsorship from Clark Nuber and Dorsey Whitney. For more
> information, visit <http://www.watechcenter.org/> or contact Russell
> Paez at 206-616-3102 or <rpaez@watechcenter.org>.
>
> \* SBIR/STTR Conference, Jupiter (West Palm Beach area), Florida, June
> 8-9, 2006. The first day of this event will include a Phase 1 proposal
> preparation workshop that will cover the basics of SBIR/STTR, a four
> step process for developing a Phase 1 proposal. On the second day,
> representatives of many of the SBIR/STTR agencies will offer briefings
> of their programs and be available to meet with attendees one-on-one.
> For more information or to register, visit
> [http://www.floridasbdc.com/SpecialPrograms/Technology/2006%20FL%20SBIR%20Conference%20Tampa/FLSBIRTampa.asp](http://www.floridasbdc.com/SpecialPrograms/Technology/2006 FL SBIR Conference Tampa/FLSBIRTampa.asp),
> email <young@fau.edu> or contact Lewis C. Attardo at
> <lattardo@uwf.edu> or 850.473.7800.
>
> 2006 Maine SBIR Summer Session, Portland, ME, June 13, 2006.
> Representatives from various SBIR/STTR agencies will present in- depth
> presentations on their agency's SBIR/STTR programs. In addition, they
> will be available to meet one-on-one with small businesses to discuss
> their technology and fit to agency needs. For more information, visit
> [www.mainetechnology.org](http://www.mainetechnology.org/), or contact
> Karen West at 207-845-2934, or <cpmgmt@pivot.net>.
>
> \* SBIR/STTR Phase I & Cost Proposal Preparation Workshops, New
> Brunswick, New Jersey, June 15-16, 2006. While this is still a
> tentatively scheduled event, it will combine the basics of the
> SBIR/STTR programs and a simple but effective process for developing a
> Phase 1 proposal (on the 1st day) with what you need to know to
> prepare an accurate and defensible cost proposal (on the 2nd day). For
> more information on this popular event, contact
> <RandyGHarmon@aol.com>.
>
> SBIR for Manufacturing Conference, East Hartford, CT, June 21-22,
> 2006. The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) and the
> Air Force and Navy SBIR/Department of Defense leadership will run this
> program that links the National Aerospace Leadership Initiative (NALI)
> with the Connecticut SBIR Program and will address specifically the
> participation of small to medium sized manufacturers in SBIR in
> response to the February 2004 Presidential Memorandum encouraging
> innovation in manufacturing. For more information, visit
> [www.ctsbir.com](http://www.ctsbir.com/), or contact Deb Santy, CT
> SBIR Program Director at 860-291-8832 (Ext. 118), or <dsanty@ccat.us>.
>
> DOE/USDA SBIR Energy Summit, Oak Ridge, TN, July 6-7, 2006. The USDA
> SBIR program, led by CSREES (Cooperative State Research, Education,
> and Extension Service), is joining its Department of Energy (DOE)
> counterpart for the first DOE/USDA SBIR Energy Summit. The event will
> provide a forum to help engage the small business community in the
> development of renewable energy technologies. For more information,
> visit <http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/sbir/sbir_summit.html>, or
> contact: Dr. William Goldner at <wgoldner@csrees.usda.gov> or
> 202-401-1719.
>
> 8th Annual NIH SBIR/STTR Conference, Cleveland, OH, July 13, 2006.
> This one day conference, presented by the NIH and co-sponsored by Bio
> Enterprise and the Ohio Department of Development, will focus on those
> who are relatively new to the SBIR and STTR programs as well as offer
> advice to those who are more experienced. For more information, visit
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/SBIRConf2006/index.htm>, or
> contact Christopher Anderson at 614-466-3887, or
> <ohsbir@odod.state.oh.us>.
>
> Other possible SBIR training opportunities include:
>
> Additional Spring \'06 SBIR/STTR Workshops, Various locations, Dates
> to be determined
>
> \* 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
>
> 2006-2 DHHS PHS SBIR Grants
>
> Non-AIDS Related Topics (NIH, CDC, FDA)
>
> Due August 1, and December 1
>
> AIDS Related Topics (NIH)
>
> Due May 1, September 1, and January 2
>
> <http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm>
>
> Department of Transportation (DOT) 2006 SBIR
>
> Due May 2, 2006
>
> <http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir/>
>
> Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2006 SBIR Phase I
>
> Due May 24, 2006
>
> <http://es.epa.gov/ncer/sbir/>
>
> STTR
>
> 2006-2 DHHS PHS SBIR Grants
>
> Non-AIDS Related Topics (NIH, CDC, FDA)
>
> Due August 1, and December 1
>
> AIDS Related Topics (NIH)
>
> Due May 1, September 1, and January 2
>
> <http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm>
>
> COMING SOON
>
> National Science Foundation (NSF) FY-2007 SBIR/STTR
>
> Opens May 13, 2006 (on the Web now)
>
> <http://www.nsf.gov/eng/sbir/>
>
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> \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \*
>
> SBIR/STTR INFO ON THE INTERNET
>
> PARTICIPATING AGENCY SBIR WEB SITES:
>
> Department of Agriculture
>
> <http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/sbir/sbir.html>
>
> Department of Commerce
>
> National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
>
> <http://www.ago.noaa.gov/ad/sbirs/index.shtml>
>
> National Institute of Standards and Technology
>
> <http://patapsco.nist.gov/ts_sbir/>
>
> Department of Defense
>
> <http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir> or
>
> [http://www.dodsbir.net](http://www.dodsbir.net/)
>
> Defense Technical Information Center
>
> <http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/sbir/>
>
> Air Force
>
> [[http://www.afrl.af.mil/sbir/index.htm]{.underline}](http://www.afrl.af.mil/sbir/index.htm)
>
> Army
>
> <http://www.aro.army.mil/arowash/rt/sbir/sbir.htm>
>
> Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBD)
>
> Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
>
> <http://www.darpa.mil/sbir/>
>
> Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
>
> [http://www.dtra.mil/acq/business/acq%5Fsmallbus.html](http://www.dtra.mil/acq/business/acq_smallbus.html)
>
> Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
>
> <http://www.winbmdo.com/>
>
> Navy
>
> <http://www.navysbir.com/>
>
> National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
>
> <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
>
> <http://www.ed.gov/programs/sbir/index.html>
>
> Department of Energy
>
> <http://www.science.doe.gov/sbir>
>
> Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA)
>
> <http://www.hsarpasbir.com/>
>
> Department of Transportation
>
> <http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir>
>
> Environmental Protection Agency
>
> <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/sbir/>
>
> Small Business Administration
>
> <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)
>
> <http://www.crisp.cit.nih.gov/>
>
> Federal Business Opportunities
>
> <http://www.fedbizopps.gov/>
>
> Grants.gov
>
> [http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/)
>
> Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Economic Development Office
>
> [http://www.pnl.gov/edo/](http://www.pnl.gov/edo/business.stm)
>
> SBA Tech-Net
>
> <http://tech-net.sba.gov/>
>
> State Science and Technology Institute
>
> [http://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
>
> <http://www.asbdc.ualr.edu/sbir/grants/>
>
> SBIR Colorado
>
> <http://www.sbircolorado.org/>
>
> The Connecticut SBIR Office
>
> <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
>
> <http://www.sbir-georgia.org/>
>
> Georgia\'s SBIR Network
>
> <http://science.kennesaw.edu/SBIR/network/>
>
> Hawaii SBIR program (HDTC)
>
> <http://www.htdc.org/sbir/>
>
> Idaho SBIR Initiative Program
>
> <http://technology.idaho.gov/sbir>
>
> Heartland Illinois Technology Enterprise Center (HITEC)
>
> <http://www.heartlanditec.org/>
>
> Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (OIPTT) and
> NASA Illinois Commercialization Center (NICC)
>
> [www.nasa-illinois.org](http://www.nasa-illinois.org/)
>
> Indiana University Research & Technology Corporation
>
> <http://iurtc.iu.edu/sbir.html>
>
> Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. (ISURF)
>
> [http://www.techtransfer.iastate.edu](http://www.techtransfer.iastate.edu/)
>
> Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC)
>
> <http://www.ktec.com/business/section/resources.htm>
>
> Minnesota\'s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program
>
> [www.deed.state.mn.us/sbir/](http://www.deed.state.mn.us/sbir/)
>
> Defense Alliance of Minnesota
>
> <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://www.sbir.state.mt.us/index.html>
>
> MSU TechLink - Regional DoD SBIR and Transition Assistance
>
> <http://www.techlinkcenter.org/sbir>
>
> Nevada Small Business Development Center (NSBDC)
>
> [www.nsbdc.org/](http://www.nsbdc.org/)
>
> New Jersey SBDC Technology Commercialization Center
>
> <http://www.njsbdc.com/SciTech/sbir.asp>
>
> New Mexico SBIR Outreach Center
>
> <Barbara.j.stoller@lmco.com> or (505) 843-4105
>
> North Dakota SBIR/STTR (NDSS)
>
> <http://www.techconnectnd.com/>
>
> North Carolina SBTDC SBIR Outreach
>
> <http://www.sbtdc.org/technology/sbirsttr.asp>
>
> Ohio SBIR Program
>
> <http://www.odod.state.oh.us/tech/sbir/>
>
> Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology
>
> <http://www.ocast.state.ok.us/sbra.htm>
>
> Innovation Partnership (Pennsylvania)
>
> <http://www.innovationpartnership.net/>
>
> Puerto Rico Small Business Development Center
>
> <http://www.prsbdc.org/CDTC_web/index.htm>
>
> Small Business High Technology Institute
>
> <http://www.sbhti.org/>
>
> South Dakota SBIR Center
>
> [http://www.sbir.dsu.edu](http://www.sbir.dsu.edu/)
>
> Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology
>
> <http://www.cit.org/>
>
> Washington State Fed and State Tech Partnership Program (WaFAST)
>
> <http://wafast.org/index.html>
>
> Washington State Small Business Development Center
>
> [http://www.sbdc.wsu.edu](http://www.sbdc.wsu.edu/)
>
> Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network
>
> [http://www.wenportal.org](http://www.wenportal.org/)
>
> Wisconsin SBIR/STTR Program
>
> <http://www.wisconsinsbir.org/>
>
> Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative
>
> [[http://www.uwyo.edu/sbir/]{.underline}](http://www.uwyo.edu/sbir)
>
> OTHER RESOURCES AND CONSULTING SERVICES
>
> Bid Data Line
>
> <http://www.biddataline.com/fed/>
>
> Biotechnology Business Consultants, LLC
>
> [http://www.bioconsultants.com](http://www.bioconsultants.com/)
>
> Centurion Technology
>
> <http://www.centuriontechnology.com/>
>
> Clark Nuber P.S., CPAs
>
> <http://www.clarknuber.com/>
>
> Cohen International, SBIR Consulting
>
> <http://rogercohen.com/sbir>
>
> 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/)
>
> InKnowVation Online
>
> [http://www.inknowvation.com](http://www.inknowvation.com/)
>
> Innovation Asset Management, LLC
>
> <http://www.iam-llc.com/>
>
> Jameson & Company, P.C. (SBIR Survival Kit)
>
> <http://www.jamesoncpa.com/gov't_contract_services.htm>
>
> Lytmos Group, LLC
>
> [www.lytmos.com](http://www.lytmos.com/)
>
> Miller & Associates, P.C.
>
> <http://www.millerpc.com/>
>
> National SBIR Conference Center
>
> <http://sbirworld.com/>
>
> New Technology Connection
>
> [www.newtechconnect.com](http://www.newtechconnect.com/)
>
> NineSigma, Inc.
>
> [www.ninesigma.net/](http://www.ninesigma.net/)
>
> Parmelee Creative & Technical Writing
>
> [www.parmeleewriting.com/](http://www.parmeleewriting.com/)
>
> PBC SBIR Services
>
> [www.sbirinfo.com](http://www.sbirinfo.com/)
>
> [www.sbirhelpdesk.com](http://www.sbirhelpdesk.com/)
>
> [www.pbcinc.com](http://www.pbcinc.com/)
>
> Piquero Insights, Inc.
>
> <http://www.piqueroinc.com/>
>
> Research Editing
>
> [http://www.researchediting.com](http://www.researchediting.com/)
>
> Robert Berger Consulting
>
> Under construction
>
> SBIR Gateway
>
> <http://www.zyn.com/sbir/>
>
> SBIR Resource Center
>
> [http://sbir.us](http://sbir.us/)
>
> SciBiz Services
>
> <http://www.scibiz.net/>
>
> ScienceWise.com
>
> <http://www.sciencewise.com/>.
>
> SheepShank LLC
>
> [www.SheepShankLLC.com](http://www.SheepShankLLC.com/)
>
> Small Business Technology Coalition
>
> [http://www.sbtc.org](http://www.sbtc.org/)
>
> Tech BizSolutions, Inc.
>
> [www.sbiraccounting.com](http://www.sbiraccounting.com/)
>
> The SBIR Coach - Fred Patterson
>
> [http://www.SBIRcoach.com](http://www.fsp-consulting.com/pages/574740/index.htm)
>
> The SBIR Network
>
> [www.sbir.net](http://www.sbir.net/)
>
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