DOE Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer - Technology and Business Assistance Program (SBIR/STTR TABA)

The Department of Energy’s Office of Science is forecasting a contract under the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Technology and Business Assistance Program, aimed at supporting small businesses engaged in DOE-funded R&D. This initiative provides critical technology and business assistance to Phase I and Phase II SBIR/STTR awardees to help them transition innovative technologies from the lab to the marketplace. The contract will deliver tailored services such as technical guidance, market analysis, intellectual property strategy, business planning, and commercialization support, ensuring that small businesses can effectively leverage their DOE investment. Services will be delivered to eligible recipients nationwide, with performance activities primarily focused in California. The solicitation is designated for small businesses, aligning with the NAICS code 541611 for scientific research and development services. The program is managed by the Office of Science’s Small Business Program Managers, Abbey Campbell and Chadsey Kittock, who serve as the primary points of contact for inquiries. While the solicitation number has not been issued and the contract is currently in forecast status, interested parties should prepare proposals that demonstrate expertise in supporting early-stage technology ventures with a clear understanding of DOE’s mission areas. The forecasted posting date indicates planning for a future procurement cycle, with no formal deadline yet established, allowing firms to begin aligning capabilities and resources in anticipation of a formal release.