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What makes DARPA unique…What makes DARPA unique…
Formed in 1958 to Formed in 1958 to PREVENTPREVENT and and CREATECREATE strategic strategic surprisesurprise
Capabilities, mission focusedFinite duration projects
Diverse performersMulti-disciplinary approach…from
basic research to system engineering
As the DoD’s innovation engine, weare committed to the boldest, creative leaps…
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Doing business with DARPA…Doing business with DARPA…
Approach a program manager; they are the key to working with DARPA.
Become familiar with the challenges and opportunities of National Security.
Look for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Broad AgencyAnnouncement (BAAs) solicitations at www.darpa.mil, www.grants.gov, or www.fedbizopps.gov. For DoD SBIR or STTR Solicitations visit www.dodsbir.net
Put your ideas in writing. Draft a white paper.
Think boldly. Embrace risk.
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Engaging with DARPA…
Complex Networks
Cyber-
resilience
Engineered Biological
Technologies
Intelligent Collaborative
Systems
High-Performance Computing
Comms, Networks &
Cyber
Global Tactical ISR
Energy
Hybrid
Warfare
Extreme Environments
Advanced Weapon Systems
Advanced Platforms
Advanced Space
Systems
Cognitive Systems
Command & Control
High Priority Computing
Language Processing
Sensors & Processing
Emerging Technologies
Basic Science Core
Devices
Integration
Power
Architectures
Application
Physical Sciences
Materials
Mathematics
Training & Human
Effectiveness
Biological Warfare Defense
Biology
DSO MTO IPTO TTO STO TCTO AEOAgile Programs with Frequent Development
Cycles
Conduct Systematic Rigorous
Assessments
Explore New Contracting
Approaches
Develop strong Relationships
If you have an idea that is high-risk, high-reward and would like to do business with DARPA, please contact the appropriate Office Director or Program
Manager.
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SBIR/STTR ProgramsSBIR/STTR Programs
Congressionally mandated Congressionally mandated programs…programs…Stimulate technological innovationIncrease private sector commercialization of Federal R&DFoster participation by minority and disadvantaged firms in technological innovation
SBIR/STTR is the Largest Source of Early Stage Technology Financing in the U.S.
SBIR
2.5% of all extramural
RDT&E
FY10 - $67M
STTR
.3% of all extramural
RDT&E
FY10 - $8M
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Program ComparisonProgram Comparison
Phase SBIR STTR
Phase I 6 months$99K
50K GapPhase I Option*
8-12 months $99K
Phase II
by invitation only on a continuous basis
24 months $750K
Phase II Option*
24 months$750K
Phase II Enhancement
$1:$1 MatchUp to $200K
$1:$1 MatchUp to $200K
Phase III No time limitNo SBIR funds
No time limitNo STTR funds
* Phase I and Phase II options began with 10.1 Solicitation
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Solicitation DatesSolicitation Dates
DoD Solicitation
Solicitation Pre-Release
Solicitation Opens
Solicitation Closes
SBIR 10.1 12-Nov-09 10-Dec-09 13-Jan-10
STTR 10.A 25-Jan-10 23-Feb-10 24-Mar-10
SBIR 10.2 21-Apr-10 19-May-10 23-Jun-10
SBIR 10.3 STTR 10.B
20-Jul-10 17-Aug-10 15-Sep-10
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Preparing a Winning Preparing a Winning SBIR/STTR ProposalSBIR/STTR Proposal
READ and FOLLOW Solicitation Instructions
Focus on the Topic and Information Provided by the Author
Take advantage of the pre-release period
Emphasize Your Innovative Approach
If there are Technical Barriers - Address Them
Highlight Past Successes - Technical & Commercial
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Evaluation CriteriaEvaluation Criteria
Soundness, Technical Merit and Innovation (This is the most important consideration)
Qualifications of the Principal Investigator and the team, both from a technical standpoint and their commercialization vision
Commercialization of the effort – DoD-Warfighter and Civilian Applications
Each proposal is evaluated on its own merit and not compared to other proposals
Evaluations are based on the information contained in the proposal only
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Barriers to Contract AwardBarriers to Contract Award
Shortage of seasoned Contracting Officers and contracting personnel
Company does not have an government acceptable cost accounting system
Human or Animal subject research
Public release requirements
Failure to properly assert technical data or computer software (DFARS 252.227-7018)
Human/Animal Subject ResearchHuman/Animal Subject Research
HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH (HSR)HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH (HSR)– Plan for Plan for 6-9 months6-9 months for entire approval process for entire approval process
Suggest proposing HSR in Phase 2, thus allowing enough time to prepare documentation and Suggest proposing HSR in Phase 2, thus allowing enough time to prepare documentation and complete various approval processes in Phase 1complete various approval processes in Phase 1
Two required reviews: 1) Local Institutional Review Board (IRB) review Two required reviews: 1) Local Institutional Review Board (IRB) review 2) DoD required headquarters level review 2) DoD required headquarters level review
– Requirements:Requirements:Federal Wide AssuranceFederal Wide Assurance
Protocol and Consent FormProtocol and Consent Form
Ethics TrainingEthics Training
ANIMAL RESEARCHANIMAL RESEARCH– Documentation to submit to DoD veterinarian:Documentation to submit to DoD veterinarian:
IACUC Approved Protocol and Approval LetterIACUC Approved Protocol and Approval Letter
USDA Facilities Inspection ReportUSDA Facilities Inspection Report
Completed DoD Animal Use AppendixCompleted DoD Animal Use Appendix
– Ensure all information that is submitted in the Animal Appendix matches the final Ensure all information that is submitted in the Animal Appendix matches the final IACUC-approved protocolIACUC-approved protocol
– Approval process timelines depend upon nature of study; plan for 6-9 months for entire Approval process timelines depend upon nature of study; plan for 6-9 months for entire approval processapproval process
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Transition PilotTransition Pilot
Managed under a grant to Foundation for Managed under a grant to Foundation for Enterprise Development (FED) www.fed.org Enterprise Development (FED) www.fed.org
Transition Pilot Focus Transition Pilot Focus – Address core components to support successful Address core components to support successful
transition such as:transition such as:Define Technology Ecosystem Define Technology Ecosystem
Develop Business ModelsDevelop Business Models
Identify Partners and CollaboratorsIdentify Partners and Collaborators
Evaluate Markets and Customers Evaluate Markets and Customers
Focus on Acquisition Systems and Procurement Focus on Acquisition Systems and Procurement Mechanisms Mechanisms
Collect and Share Successes and Lessons LearnedCollect and Share Successes and Lessons Learned
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Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) 3701 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203-1714
Susan NicholsProgram Director
(571) [email protected]
Small Business Support Team(703) [email protected]
Contact Information
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www.darpa.mil/sbpo