Phases and
SCHEDULE
The Army releases topics a little differently, infusing both predictability and flexibility for Army and small business needs. See the schedule of dates and learn more below.
Army SBIR Phases and Schedule
To respond to critical Army needs as they arise, ASA(ALT) – the Army’s Chief Scientist – releases SBIR topics on a rolling basis on an always-open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which maximizes the initial cash-flow for companies while minimizing the time to contract.
The AFC SBIR and STTR Programs develop a set of research topics that represent the Army’s current and anticipated war-fighting technology needs and release topics during three specific solicitation periods throughout the fiscal year.
Phase I Awards
| Award | Duration | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| ASA(ALT) Phase I | Three to six months | Up to $250K |
| AFC Phase I | Six months | Up to $111.5K (base) + $56K option if selected for a Phase II |
Phase II Awards
| Award | Duration | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| ASA(ALT) Phase II | 18 to 24 months | Up to $1.7M |
| AFC Phase II | 24 months | Up to $1.1M + optional $550K for companies selected for a Phase II enhancement based on project performance, government need, and transition partner support |
View the broader broad agency announcement (BAA) schedule below.
| BAA | Open | Proposals Due | Selections Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.3 | 23 Sept. 2021 | 22 Oct. 2021 | 18 Jan. 2021 |
Army STTR Phases and Schedule
For the Army STTR Program, traditional Phase I funds are typically a six-month timeframe with awards that are generally up to $173K. Traditional Phase II funds are typically a 24-month timeframe with awards that are generally up to $1.15M. View the upcoming schedule.
| BAA | Open | Proposals Due | Selections Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.B Phase I | 17 May 2023 | 14 June 2023 by 8:00 pm Eastern Time | 12 Sept. 2023 |
| 2023(B) Phase II | 18 April 2023 | 18 May 2023 by 8:00 pm Eastern Time | 16 Aug. 2023 |
Visit the Open Topics page, to view the full list of topics