Appendix 26B: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26R0006
- Agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is soliciting proposals for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I funding to support innovative research and development across 37 subtopics organized within 14 technical themes, including aeronautics research, space transportation, foundational capabilities, in-space infrastructure, extravehicular activity, human surface mobility, lightweight structures, space communications and navigation, space weather, and technology for in-situ science operations. Eligible offerors must be small businesses that complete firm-level registrations and certifications in ProSAMS and comply with all solicitation requirements, including the incorporation of FAR 52.222-90 addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion discrimination prevention as required by Executive Order 14398. Proposals must be submitted electronically through ProSAMS by May 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, with each offeror limited to a maximum of two proposals, each addressing a single, unique subtopic. Phase I deliverables typically include final technical reports, feasibility demonstrations, and commercialization plans, with Phase II expectations advancing to prototype development and relevant environment testing. The Help Desk will respond to questions only through May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, and NASA will acknowledge receipt of proposals via email to the designated business official.
This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside. Phase I funding is capped at $225,000 with a maximum project duration of six months, and optional Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) funding is available not to exceed $6,500. Successful Phase I efforts may advance to Phase II contract awards, which will follow approximately 60 days after Phase I contract initiation, with Phase II efforts expected to achieve Technology Readiness Levels between 4 and 6. The research and development work will be performed in accordance with NASA requirements, with clear pathways for technology infusion into NASA missions or commercial markets. No incumbent contractors are identified in this solicitation. Protests must be served on the Contracting Officer, Kenneth Albright at NASA Shared Services Center, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi 39529, within one day of filing with the Government Accountability Office.
Notice text
This is the second appendix to NASA SBIR/STTR Program FY2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and solicits proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I funding opportunity.
Chapter 6 of this appendix contains the proposal submission instructions and Chapter 9 contains the technical research topics. Instructions for how to prepare your proposal can be found in the BAA (https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bf991b7587b1438ca7930a9b840635dc/view). The chapter numbers align to the chapters in the BAA and can be used to locate additional information within the BAA. In any instance where specific requirements in this appendix conflict with requirements in the BAA, the specific requirements in this appendix take precedence for this opportunity.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF30 Appendix 26B 1 SBIR Modification 1 signed.pdf | ||
| NASA 2026-2027 SBIR STTR BAA Appendix 26B-I SBIR.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix 26B: Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Funding Opportunity | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) | Pre-Solicitation |
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| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) | Shared Services Center | Total Small Business | |
| Sources Sought Special Notice 2026 | Ames Research Center | No set-aside |
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