SBIR FY26 Phase I Broad Agency Announcement

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued solicitation 68HERW26R0102, a Broad Agency Announcement for the Fiscal Year 2026 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I. This initiative seeks to support small businesses in developing proof-of-concept innovative technologies that protect human health and the environment, specifically focusing on clean water, air quality, circular economy, and safer chemicals. Eligible awards are up to 100,000 dollars per project, with an additional 6,500 dollars available for Technical and Business Assistance (TABA). The period of performance is expected to begin in February or March 2027 and shall not exceed six months. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF document via the FedConnect portal by November 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Submissions are strictly limited to 36 pages and must follow specific formatting and naming conventions to be considered. Applicants must be registered in SAM, FedConnect, and with the SBA as a Small Business Concern. Selection is based on technical and commercial merit, evaluated across three equally weighted categories: technical review, relevancy to the topic, and commercial potential. Price is not a selection factor but is reviewed for fairness and reasonableness, with profit capped at 10,000 dollars. Strict compliance is required regarding the location of work, which must be performed within the United States, and the disclosure of financial ties to restricted foreign countries. Awardees must adhere to specific data rights marking requirements and submit invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Successful completion of Phase I makes the recipient eligible to compete for Phase II funding for further development and commercialization.