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Phase IB 5: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I

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The Department of Education is forecasting approximately eight Phase IB contracts under the Small Business Innovation Research program. These awards are specifically designated for the research and development of new components to be integrated into existing education technology prototypes or fully developed products. As part of the requirements, awardees must conduct a small-scale pilot study to verify that the prototype functions as intended and to gather user feedback regarding its feasibility and potential for improving outcomes. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541720. The forecast was posted on September 24, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Education. Interested parties can coordinate with David Geary or the Small Business Office for further information regarding this research and development initiative.

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Education Department forecasting eight SBIR Phase IB contracts for education technology research and development.

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Department of Education → Education, Department of

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541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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DC, USA

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AgencyDepartment of Education → Education, Department of

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Phase IB: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase IB awards. Phase IB awards are for the research and development, and research of a new component of an education technology product to be added to an existing prototype or fully developed education technology product. In Phase I, the awardee must also conduct a small-scale pilot study of the prototype to demonstrate that it is functioning as intended and to demonstrate that users feel it could be feasible to use and worthwhile for improving outcomes after being fully developed. Anticipate an estimated 8 contracts for Phase IB.

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