Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs

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Air Force

Integrity Service Excellence

Small Business

Innovation Research (SBIR)

Small Business Technology Transfer

(STTR) Programs

Date: 13 Jan 2012

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Overview

• Federal Legislation and AFRL/XPP Organization

• SBIR/STTR Program Overview

• Commercialization Readiness Program

• Additional Info Resources


How the Air Force Traditionally Works with External Organizations

IndustryOther Government

Agencies

Government to Government Government to IndustryAlliances

Contracts


Federal Legislation Since 1980

Government to Government Government to Industry

National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1991


National Defense Authorization Act for FY

1993

Small Business Research and Development Act of

1992

National Competitiveness Technology Transfer Act of 1989

Bayh-Dole Act of 1980

Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980

Patent License Agreement (PLA)

AUTHORIZATIONS

Grants

Other Transaction Authority (OTA)

EPA

IR&D

Mentor-Protégé

Partnership Intermediaries (PIA)

STTR

Dual Use

CTA

Alliances

Education Outreach

Small Business Innovation Development

Act of 1982

Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986

SBIR

Cooperative Agreements

CRADA

Contracts

Technology Investment Agreement (TIA)

National Defense AuthorizationAct for FY 2006

Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP)



CPP

TIA

OTA

PLA

Government to Government Government to Industry



National Defense Authorization Act for FY

1993

Small Business Research and Development Act of

1992

National Competitiveness Technology Transfer Act of 1989

Bayh-Dole Act of 1980

Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980

Patent License Agreement (PLA)

Other Transaction Authority (OTA)


Small Business Innovation Development

Act of 1982

Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986

Technology Investment Agreement (TIA)

National Defense AuthorizationAct for FY 2006

Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP)

Authorities Organized within Air Force

Grants

EPA

IR&D

Mentor-Protégé

STTR

Dual Use

CTA

Alliances

Education Outreach

SBIR


CRADA

Contracts

AUTHORIZATIONS

AF Small Business Office AF

SBSC

XPPDDomestic

Partnering

XPPIInternational Partnering

AFRL/XPP PARTNERING DIVISION

AF Contracting


XPPDDomestic

Partnering



Education Outreach

AF Small Business Office AF

SBSC

Mentor-Protégé

PLA

EPA


CTA

Alliances

CRADA

AF Contracting

Grants

OTA

Dual Use


Contracts

TIA

IR&D

STTR

SBIR

CRP

Data/Info Exchange

Agreements (DEA/IEA)

Project Arrangements/ Agreements

(PA)

Authorities Organized within Air Force


International Partnerships

Education Outreach

PLA

EPA


CTA

Alliances

CRADA

Technology Transfer

= Air Force Level Programs

AFRL/XPP Partnering Division

XPPDDomestic

Partnering



IR&D

STTR

SBIR

CRP

Data/Info Exchange

Agreements (DEA/IEA)

Project Arrangements/ Agreements

(PA)

IR&D

SBIR / STTR


“Leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting

technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force.“

• AFRL/CC as Technology Executive Officer manages & executes AF Programs on behalf of SAF/AQR

• AFRL/CC leads the international portfolio and, along with AFRL/CA, co-chairs major International Bilateral Forums with key allies.

• AFRL administers XPP Programs as an integral part of its overall technology development mission

Technology Transfer SBIR / STTR IR&D

AFRL Mission Driven Execution of Partnering Programs

International Partnerships


International PartnershipsInternational PartnershipsTechnology Transfer SBIR / STTR IR&D

Academia

Domestic & Foreign

Industry

Other US Govt. Agencies

Domestic Non-Profits

Domestic

Small

Businesses

& Academia (under STTR)

Major Defense Contractors

(0-5 Years) (3-7+ Years) (2-15+ Years)

Technology Transfer SBIR / STTR IR&D

Programs managed in XPP are used to develop, facilitate, enhance, and increase the likelihood of the transition of key technologies to the Warfighter.

AFRL Leverages XPP Programs as Transition Assistance Tools

(2-15+ Years)

Foreign Defense Agencies


Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer

Federally mandated programs requiring 2.6% (SBIR) and .35% (STTR) of Air Force extramural RDT&E budget


SBIR Program Goals

Congressional Goals & Purpose:Stimulate technological innovationsIncrease small business participation in federally funded R&DFoster and encourage participation by minority and disadvantaged firms in technological innovationIncrease private sector commercialization of federally supported R&D


STTR Program Goals

Congressional Goals & Purpose:Stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutionsFoster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions


SBIR/STTR Phased Approach

$370M Total FY10 Budget 2.8% of Extramural RDT&E Budget

FY11: Total of 200 SBIR & STTR TopicsPHASE I – Average 450 awards, ~5,500 proposals Feasibility Study $150K, 9-month Award

PHASE II – Average 170 awards, ~550 proposalsFull Research/R&DUp to $1M, 2-year Award

PHASE III – FY10 - 45 awards = $260MCommercialization StageNon-SBIR/STTR Funds


Phase IIIPhase IIPhase I

Phase I

SBIR/STTR

Concept Feasibility$150K, 9 months

Concept DevelopmentUp to $1M, 24 Months

Product InsertionNon SBIR/STTR $

SBIR/STTR’s Role in Air Force Acquisition


Phase IIIPhase IIPhase I

Phase I

Concept Feasibility$150K, 9 months

Concept DevelopmentUp to $1M, 24 Months

SBIR/STTR

Product InsertionNon SBIR/STTR $

SBIR/STTR’s Role in Air Force Acquisition


CRP is integral to the success of accelerating SBIR transition

– Pilot Created in FY06 Nat’l Defense Auth Act

– Fully authorized under SBIR/STTR Reauthorization

• Transition Agents (Ktrs) are assigned to each PEO XR to establish connections between PEO SMEs & AFRL S&Es

– Support Topic Generation and Planning for SBIRs

• Conducts SBIR Technology Interchange Workshops

• Develops SBIR Technology Transition Plans (STTPs)

AF CRP is designed to align and leverage SBIR

Air Force SBIR Commercialization Readiness Program (CRP)


IndustryMatching

$

SBIR/STTR Extensions/

Enhancements$

Planned PEO POM

$

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Phase I

Phase I

Phase III

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Air Force SBIR CRP Operating Construct


AF SBIR is moving solicitations, next opportunities:• STTR - 2012.B Solicitation – Topics in development

– Pre-release opens 26 Jul 12, closes 28 Aug 11– Proposal solicitation opens 27 Aug 12, closes 26 Sep 12

• SBIR - 2013.1 Solicitation – Topics in development– Pre-release opens Nov 12, closes Dec 13 – Proposal solicitation opens Dec 12, closes Jan 13

• Visit the AF SBIR/STTR website

www.afsbirsttr.com

AF SBIR/STTR Opportunities


The Air Force SBIR Program works to accomplish the

Congressional Goals of the SBIR Program and supports the Air Force as an integral part of

AFRL’s overall technology development Mission

Summary

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs

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