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DHS SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM FY27 PRE-SOLICITATION

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

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Washington, DC, 20528, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Sci Technology Acq Division
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA

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THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION - DHS IS NOT SEEKING PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME


The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program invites small business concerns (SBCs) to review this Pre-Solicitation for awareness of the upcoming 27.1 DHS SBIR Solicitation.  


      • Please read the attached Pre-Solicitation carefully. This Pre-Solicitation is being provided for planning purposes, to allow SBCs to become familiar with the requirements for the upcoming 27.1 Solicitation. Failure to comply with the requirements in the 27.1 Solicitation will likely result negatively in the proposal evaluation or elimination from consideration for award. The final 27.1 Solicitation may differ from the Pre-Solicitation.
      • This Pre-Solicitation contains topics for the DHS SBIR Program. Unsolicited proposals will not be accepted.
      • Prior to proposal submission, Offerors must register with SAM.gov and the Small Business Administration (SBA) Company Registration Database. 
      • Note – Completion of SAM.gov registration can be a lengthy process (up to several weeks).  It is recommended to initiate this as soon as possible.
      • Offerors that are majority‐owned by multiple venture capital operating companies, hedge funds or private equity firms are NOT ELIGIBLE to submit proposals in response to the 27.1 Solicitation. 
      • Per the SBA SBIR Policy Directive, dated May 3, 2023, to be eligible for a Phase I award, Offerors must meet or exceed the Phase II Transition Rate Benchmark.

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