DoD FY-22.2 SBIR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Opened 05/18/22 Closes 6/15/22
The DoD issued its 22.2 Joint SBIR BAA pre-release on April 20, 2022, which opened to receive proposals on May 18, 2022, and closes June 15, 2022.
This BAA is inclusive of 21 standard Navy SBIR topics from 3 of the Navy's SYSCOMs. There are no Navy Direct to Phase II topics in this BAA.
Direct contact with topic authors was permitted during the pre-release period (April 20, 2022 to May 17, 2022).
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Proposing firms have an opportunity to directly contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to ask technical questions about the specific BAA topic. Once DoD begins accepting proposals on May 18, 2022 no further direct contact between proposers and topic authors is allowed unless the Topic Author is responding to a question submitted during the Pre-release period.
SITIS Q&A System: After the pre-release period, proposers may submit written questions through SITIS (SBIR/STTR Interactive Topic Information System) at www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/, login and follow instructions. In SITIS, the questioner and respondent remain anonymous but all questions and answers are posted for general viewing.
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Official DoD and Navy 22.2 BAA instructions, registration and submission guidance are available at the following websites:
Special - Small Business Walk-Through of all 110 NIST SP 800-171 Requirements
A FREE full day Walk Through of the NIST SP 800-171 and Proposed CMMC Level 2 requirements which comprise comprehensive cyber hygiene and intellectual property protection for your small business.
This on-line event will be held Wednesday, May 25, 10am - 4pm EDT. Additional information and registration is available at www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/ WN_qZ5lXs5fT_yYOjFKw9YNUQ
Cybersecurity Information, Resources & Opportunities
Cybersecurity is a critical and rapidly changing field of major importance to all, including small SBIR businesses. There are new assistance and training services available (many at no cost), as well as opportunities for SBIR phase II/III
cybersecurity awardees to potentially market their ideas and/or technologies to government agencies.
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SBIR Phase III Cybersecurity Opportunity
The U.S. Dept. of Treasury has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek information on the capabilities of SBIR Phase II and Phase III vendors who are at the point of commercialization
in new and upcoming technologies which can support Treasury in meeting the known unknowns of future challenges facing cybersecurity and fintech industry.
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The purpose of this RFI is to provide information to Treasury to help determine an acquisition strategy for cybersecurity research, products, and services for the next ten years.
This would be carried out through the utilization of SBIR Phase III cybersecurity and financial technologies (fintech) products, services, and research.
Complete RFI details are available at sam.gov/opp/af1a0d49791a4eee9ddd934bc073d3c7/view
Free Small Business Cybersecurity Webinars
The Office of DAF CISO is presenting a series of free small business Cybersecurity Webinars. These webinars entitled "SBIR/STTR and Small Business Cybersecurity Ask-Me-Anything" are held
every Tuesday at 1pm EST.
Additional information and registration is available at www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/ WN_6Gz84TQGRvm6YHMSVyE0Qg
Cybersecurity Shields Up Advisory and Resources
The DoD Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) has published an important document with information about the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) "Shields UP" Advisory. It also includes listings of free cybersecurity tools and assistance for small business.
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Navy Technology Transfer Opportunities Website
Although not a funding mechanism such as SBIR, Navy Technology Transfer (TT) is a powerful resource by which small businesses and entrepreneurs can collaborate with the Navy in unique ways to advance
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The Navy, through its laboratory network, offers world-class facilities, experts, and allows for protected, tight-knit working relationships with preeminent industry researchers.
Use the Navy TT website to search the naval network for technological expertise, unique facilities, and equipment. Then connect with experienced partnering professionals to help craft an agreement
to unlock the power of Navy resources.
Learn more about Navy TT from their newly redesigned website at www.navytechtransfer.navy.mil
Posting of Navy 22.1 SBIR & 22.A STTR "Selections"
In order to keep small businesses informed about the Navy's 22.1 SBIR & 22.A STTR proposal selection status, the Navy posts a list of SBIR/STTR "Selectees" as they are chosen.
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A selectee is a company selected for further consideration, meaning that the proposal is of interest, but the final decision and contract negotiation is not complete.
Being listed as a selectee on this web site is NOT a notification of contract award. The list of selections is an ongoing process that may take several weeks to complete.
Navy Winter 2022 Transitions Newsletter is Here!
In this edition, Bob Smith, Navy SBIR/STTR Director, reports on the progress of the SBIR/STTR programs, as well as plans of safely reintroducing important live face-to-face SBIR support events, while continuing to leverage the benefits of our virtual event platforms.
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Included in this edition:
- Corrdesa Repair Technology Deployed with F-35s
- Basic Ordering Agreements and the Small Business
- DoD PTACs Help Businesses Win Government Contracts
- DoN SBIR/STTR Program Office Strengthens the Network
- Upcoming Events
- Much more!
Doing Business with the DON: Steps to Becoming Procurement Ready

This video from the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) helps small business owners understand the procurement process by providing vital insight and answers to key questions and concerns, and expert guidance to help you navigate each step and prepare to compete for opportunities with the DON.
Navy SBIR/STTR Conquering the Challenge
This Navy video "Navy SBIR/STTR Conquering the Challenge" highlights how the Navy's SBIR/STTR programs are evolving to more rapidly meet the challenges to maintain our decisive edge.
Important Study on DoD SBIR/STTR

This important study quantifies the DoD SBIR/STTR Program's overall contribution to the nation's economy and defense mission.
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It examines the economic outcomes and impacts up to 2018 from
DoD SBIR/STTR Phase II contracts initiated during the 1995-2012 fiscal year (FY) period, providing definitive answers to the question:
What resulted from the DoD's investment of $14.4 billion in small business R&D funding provided to companies nationwide via 16,959 separate SBIR/STTR Phase II contracts?
In all, this study presents the economic outcomes of 16,516 of the 16,959 DoD SBIR/STTR contracts--over 97 percent.
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SBIR/STTR
Current BAA
DoD 22.2 /B
Subject to change
Release: 20-Apr-22 Opens: 18-May-22 Closes: 15-Jun-22
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Past SBIR/STTR BAAs
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Transitions Newsletter Winter 2022
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Naval SBIR/STTR Economic Impact Brochure
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DON SBIR/STTR Phase III Guidebook Ver 2 March 2020
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Defense Contractors SBIR Partnering Manual
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