Opportunity Information: Apply for 2015 NIST SBIR 02
Apply for 2015 NIST SBIR 02
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2014 SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.620 Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2015 and posted on Apr 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 2015 Electronic Phase II applications must be received via Grants.gov no later than 1159 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, June 12, 2015. Paper Phase II applications must be received by NIST no later than 500 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 12, 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only FY 2014 NIST SBIR FY 2014 Phase I awardees are eligible to submit applications.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SBIR Phase II solicitation tied specifically to projects that started under the FY 2014 SBIR Phase I program. It is an amended Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) that does not open Phase II eligibility to the broader public; it is essentially a continuation opportunity meant to carry successful Phase I work into the next stage. The core purpose is to support research and development that moves beyond feasibility and into actual R and D execution and prototype development, with the expectation that the work will be positioned for commercialization after the federal support period.
Eligibility is narrowly limited to firms that already received a NIST SBIR FY 2014 Phase I award. No other applicants can apply, even if they are otherwise SBIR-eligible small businesses, because this Phase II competition is restricted to that specific cohort and to the Phase II of the same projects. In other words, the only companies allowed to submit are those invited by virtue of having completed (or be completing) the FY 2014 Phase I under NIST SBIR, and the Phase II application must build directly on the previously funded Phase I effort.
The funding instrument listed is a cooperative agreement under a discretionary program in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category (CFDA 11.620). Practically, that signals NIST expects to have some level of involvement typical of cooperative agreements, rather than treating the award purely as a hands-off grant, although the precise collaboration and reporting expectations would be detailed in the full FFO document. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which generally makes budgeting simpler for small businesses because the federal award can cover the allowable project costs up to the stated cap without requiring the company to bring a formal matching contribution.
The Phase II award size and duration are clearly defined: each award can be up to $300,000 for a period of performance of up to 24 months. The Phase II application must be comprehensive and must outline the research plan, reflecting that Phase II is the main development stage where technical work is expanded, refined, and demonstrated, often culminating in a prototype or other advanced proof of performance. While Phase I typically centers on feasibility and risk reduction, Phase II is where the company is expected to execute a more complete R and D program and produce results that can credibly transition toward the market or follow-on investment.
A notable post-award obligation is the commercialization follow-up. One year after completing the Phase II R and D activity, the awardee is required to report on commercialization activities. This requirement highlights the SBIR program goal of not only advancing technology but also pushing innovations toward real-world use, whether through product launch, licensing, partnerships, or other commercialization pathways. The exact format and metrics for that report would be spelled out in the solicitation, but the key point is that NIST is tracking outcomes beyond the technical deliverables.
In terms of timing and submission logistics, the opportunity was posted April 29, 2015, with an application deadline of June 12, 2015. Electronic Phase II applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 12, 2015. Paper applications, if permitted and used, had to be physically received by NIST no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time the same day. The archive date is July 12, 2015, indicating it is no longer an active solicitation, but the details remain useful for understanding award structure and requirements or for comparing to newer SBIR cycles.
The sponsoring agency is NIST, and the listing includes an agency contact for access issues with the full announcement: Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718. The full announcement is referenced as "2015 NIST SBIR 02 Full Announcement/FFO document," associated with Funding Opportunity Number 2015 NIST SBIR 02, and titled "FY 2014 SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM," reflecting that it is a Phase II continuation solicitation released administratively in 2015 for the FY 2014 Phase I cohort.
FAQs: NIST SBIR Phase II (FY 2014 Phase I Cohort) - Funding Opportunity Number 2015 NIST SBIR 02
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SBIR Phase II solicitation that applies only to projects that began under the FY 2014 NIST SBIR Phase I program. It is an amended Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) intended as a continuation path from Phase I to Phase II for the same projects.
Is this Phase II opportunity open to the general public?
No. This Phase II competition is not open to the broader public and does not expand eligibility to other SBIR-eligible small businesses. It is restricted to the FY 2014 NIST SBIR Phase I award cohort and to Phase II applications that directly continue those specific Phase I projects.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to firms that already received a NIST SBIR FY 2014 Phase I award. Only those companies can submit a Phase II application, and the Phase II proposal must build directly on the previously funded Phase I effort.
Can a company apply if it did not receive a NIST SBIR FY 2014 Phase I award?
No. Even if a company otherwise meets general SBIR small business eligibility, it cannot apply unless it is part of the NIST SBIR FY 2014 Phase I awardee cohort for the corresponding Phase I project.
Does the Phase II application have to be tied to the same Phase I project?
Yes. The Phase II application must be for the Phase II of the same project that was funded under the FY 2014 NIST SBIR Phase I award. It is intended to carry successful Phase I work into the next stage.
What is the main purpose of this Phase II award?
The purpose is to support research and development that moves beyond feasibility and into full R and D execution and prototype development. The expectation is that the work will be positioned for commercialization after the federal support period.
How is Phase II different from Phase I, based on this announcement?
Phase I generally focuses on feasibility and risk reduction. Phase II is described as the main development stage, where technical work is expanded, refined, and demonstrated, often culminating in a prototype or other advanced proof of performance that can credibly transition toward commercialization.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument listed is a cooperative agreement under a discretionary program in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
In practical terms, it signals NIST expects some level of involvement typical of cooperative agreements rather than treating the award as purely hands-off. The specific collaboration and reporting expectations would be detailed in the full FFO document.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning the federal award can cover allowable project costs up to the stated cap without requiring a formal matching contribution from the company.
What is the maximum award amount?
Each Phase II award can be up to $300,000.
What is the maximum period of performance?
The period of performance can be up to 24 months.
What should the Phase II application include?
The Phase II application must be comprehensive and outline the research plan. This reflects Phase II being the main development stage where the company is expected to execute a more complete R and D program and produce results that support a credible transition toward commercialization or follow-on investment.
Is there a commercialization reporting requirement after the award ends?
Yes. One year after completing the Phase II R and D activity, the awardee is required to report on commercialization activities. This underscores that NIST is tracking outcomes beyond technical deliverables.
When is the commercialization follow-up report due?
It is due one year after completion of the Phase II R and D activity.
What kinds of commercialization activities are expected to be reported?
The announcement indicates the report is about commercialization activities and points to pathways such as product launch, licensing, partnerships, or other commercialization routes. The exact format and metrics would be specified in the solicitation.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 12, 2015.
How were applications submitted?
Electronic Phase II applications were submitted through Grants.gov. If paper applications were permitted and used, they had to be physically received by NIST by the stated time on the deadline date.
What was the deadline time for electronic submissions?
Electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 12, 2015.
What was the deadline time for paper submissions?
Paper applications, if permitted and used, had to be physically received by NIST no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 12, 2015.
Is this solicitation still active?
No. The archive date is July 12, 2015, indicating it is no longer an active solicitation. The details may still be useful for understanding award structure and requirements or for comparison with newer SBIR cycles.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 11.620.
Which agency sponsors this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2015 NIST SBIR 02.
What is the referenced full announcement document?
The full announcement is referenced as the "2015 NIST SBIR 02 Full Announcement/FFO document" and is titled "FY 2014 SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM."
Who is the contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listing includes Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, as the contact for access issues with the full announcement. Phone: 301-975-5718.
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