Opportunity Information: Apply for 2016 NIST SBIR 01
Apply for 2016 NIST SBIR 01
- The DOC-NIST in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 02, 2016 and posted on Feb 02, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2016. (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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program grant opportunity is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding call aimed at supporting early-stage, high-impact research and development by eligible small businesses. It specifically invites Phase I research applications, meaning it is geared toward feasibility studies and proof-of-concept work that can demonstrate technical merit and potential for commercialization or broader public benefit. The overall intent is to tap into small business innovation in areas that directly support NIST's mission, while also encouraging collaboration with NIST scientists whenever it makes sense for the work.
A central requirement of this opportunity is topic alignment. NIST makes it clear that applicants must propose work that fits within one of the defined research subtopics listed in Section 9 of the Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO). Proposals that do not address one of those subtopics are considered non-responsive, which effectively means they will not be reviewed or funded under this solicitation. In practice, that means prospective applicants need to start by reviewing Section 9 and shaping their technical aims, deliverables, and Phase I work plan to directly match an identified subtopic rather than submitting a general R and D idea.
This SBIR solicitation is also designed to better align SBIR-funded projects with NIST's internal laboratory research priorities. The topics being solicited are tied to the NIST Programmatic Plan for FY 2016 to 2018, which serves as NIST's roadmap for priority research areas and strategic goals. By anchoring SBIR topics to that plan, NIST is signaling that it wants Phase I projects that complement and strengthen ongoing NIST programs and that have a clear line of sight to the institute's broader measurement science, standards, and technology objectives.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST), and is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more hands-on relationship than a standard grant and can involve substantial agency involvement during the project period. The assistance listing is under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 11.620. Eligibility is limited to applicants that meet the solicitation's criteria for small businesses, with additional eligibility details referenced in the notice (listed as "Others" with clarification in the eligibility section), so applicants would need to confirm they meet both SBIR program rules and any NIST-specific eligibility conditions.
Key dates included in the notice show the opportunity was created and posted on February 2, 2016, with an application deadline of April 14, 2016. The posted summary does not provide an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, which suggests those details would need to be pulled from the full FFO text. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted Phase I SBIR solicitation: it funds small business R and D that is tightly mapped to NIST-defined priority subtopics, is consistent with NIST's FY 2016 to 2018 strategic plan, and may involve meaningful technical interaction with NIST researchers during the project.
FAQs: FY 2016 NIST Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (Phase I)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2016 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program funding opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), within the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). It supports early-stage, high-impact research and development (R&D) proposed by eligible small businesses.
Which SBIR phase is being solicited?
This solicitation invites Phase I research applications. Phase I is focused on feasibility studies and proof-of-concept work that demonstrates technical merit and shows potential for commercialization or broader public benefit.
What type of work is NIST looking to fund under Phase I?
NIST is looking for early-stage R&D that can validate a concept, reduce technical risk, and produce evidence that the idea can work. The Phase I plan should be framed as a feasibility and proof-of-concept effort rather than later-stage development.
Who is the funding agency and issuing organization?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST).
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally suggests a more involved relationship than a standard grant and may include substantial agency involvement during the project period.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 11.620.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applicants that meet the solicitation criteria for small businesses under the SBIR program. The notice also references additional eligibility details (listed as "Others" with clarification in the eligibility section), so applicants should confirm they meet both SBIR program rules and any NIST-specific eligibility conditions described in the full Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO).
Is topic alignment required?
Yes. Applicants must propose work that fits within one of the defined research subtopics listed in Section 9 of the Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO).
What happens if a proposal does not address one of the subtopics in Section 9?
NIST states that proposals that do not address one of the listed subtopics are considered non-responsive. In practical terms, that means the proposal will not be reviewed or funded under this solicitation.
Where do applicants find the list of acceptable research subtopics?
The acceptable research subtopics are in Section 9 of the Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO). Applicants should start by reviewing that section before finalizing the technical approach.
How should applicants shape their Phase I work plan to meet NIST expectations?
The Phase I aims, deliverables, and work plan should be directly mapped to a specific NIST-defined subtopic from Section 9. The solicitation indicates that submitting a general R&D idea without clear alignment to a listed subtopic will be treated as non-responsive.
How does this SBIR solicitation relate to NIST priorities?
The solicitation is designed to align SBIR-funded projects with NIST internal laboratory research priorities. The topics are tied to the NIST Programmatic Plan for FY 2016 to 2018, which outlines NIST priority research areas and strategic goals.
Why does NIST tie SBIR topics to its Programmatic Plan for FY 2016 to 2018?
By anchoring SBIR topics to the FY 2016 to 2018 plan, NIST is signaling that it wants Phase I projects that complement and strengthen ongoing NIST programs and connect to NIST measurement science, standards, and technology objectives.
Does NIST encourage collaboration with NIST scientists?
Yes. The opportunity notes that collaboration with NIST scientists is encouraged whenever it makes sense for the work.
Does a cooperative agreement mean NIST will be involved during the project?
Generally, yes. The notice explains that a cooperative agreement can involve substantial agency involvement during the project period, which may include meaningful technical interaction with NIST researchers.
When was this opportunity posted?
The notice indicates the opportunity was created and posted on February 2, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline listed in the notice is April 14, 2016.
Does the posted summary include an award ceiling or the expected number of awards?
No. The posted summary does not provide an award ceiling or the expected number of awards. Those details would need to be obtained from the full Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) text.
What is the main purpose of this solicitation in plain terms?
It is a targeted Phase I SBIR call from NIST to fund small business R&D that is tightly aligned to NIST-defined priority subtopics, consistent with NIST strategic priorities for FY 2016 to 2018, and potentially involves technical interaction with NIST during the project.
What should an applicant do first to avoid being deemed non-responsive?
Review Section 9 of the FFO, choose a specific subtopic, and ensure the proposed Phase I objectives and deliverables clearly and directly address that subtopic.
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