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Appendix 26B: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I

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80NSSC26R0006Federal

Submission Closed05/21/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This contract is an appendix to NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Broad Agency Announcement for fiscal years 2026-2027. It specifically solicits proposals for SBIR Phase I funding, aiming to support small businesses in developing innovative technologies that align with NASA’s research priorities. The appendix outlines important procedural details, including proposal submission instructions found in Chapter 6 and the technical research topics in Chapter 9, with the provision that any specific guidelines in this appendix override those in the main BAA document. The solicitation, identified by number 80NSSC26R0006, was posted on April 29, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by May 21, 2026. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under SBA regulations (FAR 19.5) and aligns with NAICS code 541715, covering research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The contracting agency is the NASA Shared Services Center located at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Primary contacts for inquiries are Kenneth E. Albright and James Hibbs, reachable via email and phone. Additional proposal preparation instructions and solicitation details are accessible through the SAM.gov portal.

General Info

NASA SBIR Phase I funding for small businesses, proposals due May 21, 2026, under solicitation 80NSSC26R0006.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) View NAICS

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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SF30+Appendix+26B+1+SBIR+Modification+1+signed.pdf

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NASA+2026-2027+SBIR+STTR+BAA+Appendix+26B-I+SBIR.pdf

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 29

Solicitation

Amendment 1Apr 29

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineMay 21

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/21/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

Organization / Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

Office AddressSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

Contacts

Kenneth E. Albright

James Hibbs

Full Description

This is the second appendix to NASA SBIR/STTR Program FY2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and solicits proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I funding opportunity.

Chapter 6 of this appendix contains the proposal submission instructions and Chapter 9 contains the technical research topics. Instructions for how to prepare your proposal can be found in the BAA (https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bf991b7587b1438ca7930a9b840635dc/view). The chapter numbers align to the chapters in the BAA and can be used to locate additional information within the BAA. In any instance where specific requirements in this appendix conflict with requirements in the BAA, the specific requirements in this appendix take precedence for this opportunity.