National Aeronautics and Space Administration Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP)

The contract pertains to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), with policy updates stemming from the SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022, which extends these programs through September 30, 2025. These programs were established by Congress to foster scientific excellence and technological innovation by investing federal research funds in small businesses. The goals are to enhance the national economy, strengthen small businesses' roles in meeting federal research and development needs, and facilitate the commercial application of research outputs. Specifically, this contract involves NASA's Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP) under solicitation number nasa-e44af1883757e488, with forecasted awards totaling $13,548,747.00 for the year 2024. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside focusing on the NAICS code 541715, which covers research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Although specific locations for performance are not detailed, points of contact are provided, including Dina A. Salazar and Troy E. Miller, who serve as the agency and small business specialists, respectively. This initiative supports small business engagement with NASA to transition innovative technologies toward commercialization.