Larta Institute

Larta Institute, registered as a tax-exempt corporate entity, is a non-profit organization that has been actively engaged in federal contracting since 2003. The institute specializes in providing commercialization assistance, program management, and training services to support innovation and technology commercialization initiatives for small businesses and startups. Larta's expertise lies in helping small businesses navigate the complexities of bringing their innovations to market, particularly in the realms of management consulting and project management. Through its federal contract and grant awards, Larta Institute has established itself as a key partner for various government agencies seeking to foster innovation and support small business growth in the technology sector.

Larta Institute has provided a wide range of services through federal contract awards, primarily focusing on commercialization assistance for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has repeatedly contracted Larta to support SBIR Phase II awardees, with recent awards ranging from $146,000 to $246,000. The Department of Energy's Office of Science awarded Larta a $3.9 million contract to support SBIR and STTR programs, as well as a $12 million contract for their Technology and Business Assistance Program. The Small Business Administration engaged Larta for a $1.1 million contract to provide Regional Innovation Cluster services. These contracts are typically set aside for small businesses and are often executed as firm-fixed-price delivery orders under Larta's Multiple Award Schedule contract with the General Services Administration. The services provided include commercialization support, program management, and training to help small businesses and startups bring their innovative technologies to market.

Regarding federal grant awards, the available information primarily highlights Larta Institute's involvement as a sub-grantee in a project funded through the University of California Office of the President. In this capacity, Larta is leading an effort to support urban growers in the Greater Los Angeles County region. The project aims to assess the needs of urban farmers, source technology solutions from USDA-funded innovators, and explore the integration of relevant innovations into urban farming operations. This initiative focuses on improving productivity, competitiveness, resilience, and long-term business sustainability for urban farms, with potential areas of focus including supply chain logistics, local farm-to-table marketplaces, yield improvement, crop input reduction, innovative infrastructure, and novel packaging solutions. While specific details about other grant awards are limited, this project demonstrates Larta's capability to leverage its expertise in innovation and technology commercialization to address challenges in urban agriculture.

Larta Institute holds a significant Federal Supply Schedule contract (IDV) awarded by the General Services Administration, with an ID of 47QRAA22D00CG. This multiple-award contract has a ceiling value of $20 million and runs through July 12, 2027. Under this vehicle, Larta is authorized to provide a range of services including management consulting, program and project management, commercialization assistance, and training services. The contract is designed to support innovation and technology commercialization initiatives for small businesses and startups across various federal agencies. Notable task orders under this IDV include the previously mentioned $146,206.94 award from NOAA to provide commercialization assistance to SBIR Phase II awardees. This IDV positions Larta Institute as a key partner for federal agencies seeking expertise in fostering innovation and supporting small business growth in the technology sector, allowing for streamlined access to Larta's services across multiple government entities.