Small Busness Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

Added: Oct 06, 2009 5:06 pm The U. S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plans to seek proposals from small business firms for participation in Phase I of the Fiscal Year 2010 NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Phase I of the SBIR program implements the Small Business Innovation Research Re-Authorization Act of 2000. Small businesses are invited to submit research proposals in response to the Request for Proposals. The purpose of Phase I of the SBIR program is for firms to conduct research and development which will allow the Government to determine the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of concepts, ideas and quality of performance as a prerequisite for further Government support which may follow in Phase 2 of the program. Any organization or individuals receiving awards under Phase I may be eligible to compete for a Phase 2 award. The following are the NOAA, Research and Development (R&D) topics available for Phase I: Ecosystems, Climate, Weather and Water, and Commerce and Transportation. The SBIR solicitation will be issued on or about October 14, 2009. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541710. Solicitation No. NOAA2010-1 is applicable. The SBIR solicitation will be available at the Federal Business Opportunities website www.fbo.gov. Please do not submit questions at this time. After release of the solicitation, it will be the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for any amendments to the solicitation. The Government anticipates making multiple Phase I awards, each with a period of performance of six (6) months and a ceiling price not to exceed $95,000. The Eastern Region Acquisition Division (ERAD) requires that all contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). NO award can be made unless the vender is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov/. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all bidders must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at
 (800) 333-0505. General SBIR - related inquiries may be directed to the NOAA SBIR Program Manager, Dr. Joseph Bishop at (301) 713-3565 or joseph.bishop@noaa.gov. Additional questions should be directed to Patsy Ybarra, Contract Specialist, telephone no. (816) 426-6823 or fax no. (816) 274-6965.