National Aeronautics and Space Administration Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Sequential Solicitation

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, through the NASA Shared Services Center, has issued a forecast for a Phase II Sequential Solicitation under the Small Business Innovation Research program, designed to advance technological innovation by awarding federal research funds to small businesses. This initiative is governed by the Small Business Administration’s SBIR and STTR policies, extended through the SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022 until September 30, 2025, and structured as a total small business set-aside, ensuring eligibility and participation are limited to qualified small businesses. The solicitation targets the NAICS code 541715, which relates to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, and is aligned with NASA’s mission to foster breakthroughs in aerospace and related technologies. While the solicitation number is not provided, the posting date is May 25, 2026, and the place of performance and point of contact details remain unspecified, indicating this is a preliminary forecast intended to provide advance notice to potential applicants rather than an active solicitation. The broader context of the SBIR program includes prior award totals exceeding $13 million, reflecting sustained federal investment in small business-led research and development.