Department of Education Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IB 2026: Solicitation

The Department of Education has issued a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IB solicitation for 2026 under the solicitation number 91990026R0004. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, specifically targeting firms that qualify under the Small Business Administration (SBA) guidelines, classified under NAICS code 541720. The solicitation was posted on April 30, 2026, and interested parties must submit their responses by June 29, 2026, no later than 3:00 PM. The contract is managed by the Contracts and Acquisitions Management office located in Washington, D.C., which is also the primary place of performance. Key points include the objective of supporting innovative research projects in the education sector through SBIR Phase IB funding. The solicitation aims to encourage small businesses to develop and commercialize cutting-edge technologies that address educational needs. The primary and secondary points of contact for this solicitation are David Yadeta and David Geary, respectively, both reachable via their official Department of Education email addresses. Additional contract details and submission information are accessible through the provided federal contracting portal link.