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The Department of the Navy have begun accepting proposals from innovative startups and small businesses for development and commercialization of dual-use technologies, following its 20.4 Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I Technology Acceleration Broad Agency Announcement (BAA).
The announcement details $30 million in available funding. Dual-use technologies should be responsive to topic requirements while also meeting unmet market demands. "This is a great opportunity for startups and small businesses within the Inland Empire to propose solutions to help the Navy and Marine Corps address warfighting challenges," said Capt. Khary Hembree-Bey, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division commanding officer. The SBIR 20.4 BAA leverages the Navy Technology Acceleration process, an effort designed to speed technology development to operational demonstration through streamlined evaluation, selection and contract award procedures. It also includes research areas where the Navy plans to direct more resources, issuing awards within 45 days from the close of the BAA and initial payments within 15 days of awards. The initial feasibility phase requires a maximum five page proposal and provides up to $150,000 for work that must be completed within five months. The follow-on demonstration phase provides up to $1.7 million in funding. The announcement includes four broad topics that each cover more detailed focus areas. The four broad topics are: Naval Depot Modernization and Sustainment, Digital Logistics, Deployable Systems Manufacturability, and Rapid Reconstitution of Communications and Compact Hardware Solutions The Inland Southern California region has resources available to assist startups and small businesses in applying for all SBIR opportunities and can assist with submitting proposals for Navy SBIR 20.4. The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), located within the Riverside Community College District Office of Economic Development, and the Small Business Development Center hosted by University of California, Riverside offer a variety of services to support SBIR proposal submissions. Visit https://www.navysbir.com/ for more information. Proposals will be accepted until 9 AM PDT on May 28, 2020. All proposals must be submitted through the Department of Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal at http://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions. |
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