National Aeronautics and Space Administration Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Fiscal Year 2025Solicitation

The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs to promote scientific excellence and technological innovation by investing federal research funds in small businesses. These programs aim to strengthen the national economy, enhance the role of small businesses in meeting federal R&D needs, and increase the commercial application of research outcomes. The SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022 has extended these programs through September 30, 2025, supporting continued innovation and research efforts. Historically, the SBIR Phase I awarded 248 contracts totaling $37.2 million, while the STTR Phase I awarded 51 contracts amounting to $7.65 million. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is forecasted to release a solicitation for its Fiscal Year 2025 SBIR Phase I, under the solicitation number nasa-8ce41b116167df53. This opportunity is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA's Small Business Set Aside program, classified under NAICS code 541715. While the specific place of performance is yet to be determined, points of contact include Dina A. Salazar and small business specialist Troy E. Miller, who can be reached via NASA email addresses. This solicitation reflects NASA's ongoing commitment to leveraging small business innovation to address space and aeronautics technology challenges, contributing to federal research advancement and commercialization goals.