What makes DARPA unique…What makes DARPA unique…

Formed in 1958 to Formed in 1958 to PREVENTPREVENT and and CREATECREATE strategic strategic surprisesurprise

Capabilities, mission focusedFinite duration projects

Diverse performersMulti-disciplinary approach…from

basic research to system engineering

As the DoD’s innovation engine, weare committed to the boldest, creative leaps…

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Doing business with DARPA…Doing business with DARPA…

Approach a program manager; they are the key to working with DARPA.

Become familiar with the challenges and opportunities of National Security.

Look for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Broad AgencyAnnouncement (BAAs) solicitations at www.darpa.mil, www.grants.gov, or www.fedbizopps.gov. For DoD SBIR or STTR Solicitations visit www.dodsbir.net

Put your ideas in writing. Draft a white paper.

Think boldly. Embrace risk.

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Engaging with DARPA…

Complex Networks

 Cyber-

resilience 

Engineered Biological

Technologies 

Intelligent Collaborative

Systems 

High-Performance Computing

Comms, Networks &

Cyber

Global Tactical ISR

Energy

Hybrid

Warfare

Extreme Environments

Advanced Weapon Systems

Advanced Platforms

Advanced Space

Systems

Cognitive Systems

Command & Control

High Priority Computing

Language Processing

Sensors & Processing

Emerging Technologies

Basic Science Core

Devices

Integration

Power

Architectures

Application

Physical Sciences

Materials

Mathematics

Training & Human

Effectiveness

Biological Warfare Defense

Biology

DSO MTO IPTO TTO STO TCTO AEOAgile Programs with Frequent Development

Cycles

Conduct Systematic Rigorous

Assessments

Explore New Contracting

Approaches

Develop strong Relationships

If you have an idea that is high-risk, high-reward and would like to do business with DARPA, please contact the appropriate Office Director or Program

Manager.

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SBIR/STTR ProgramsSBIR/STTR Programs

Congressionally mandated Congressionally mandated programs…programs…Stimulate technological innovationIncrease private sector commercialization of Federal R&DFoster participation by minority and disadvantaged firms in technological innovation

SBIR/STTR is the Largest Source of Early Stage Technology Financing in the U.S.

SBIR

2.5% of all extramural

RDT&E

FY10 - $67M

STTR

.3% of all extramural

RDT&E

FY10 - $8M

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Program ComparisonProgram Comparison

Phase SBIR STTR

Phase I 6 months$99K

50K GapPhase I Option*

8-12 months $99K

Phase II

by invitation only on a continuous basis

24 months $750K

Phase II Option*

24 months$750K

Phase II Enhancement

$1:$1 MatchUp to $200K

$1:$1 MatchUp to $200K

Phase III No time limitNo SBIR funds

No time limitNo STTR funds

* Phase I and Phase II options began with 10.1 Solicitation

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Solicitation DatesSolicitation Dates

DoD Solicitation

Solicitation Pre-Release

Solicitation Opens

Solicitation Closes

SBIR 10.1 12-Nov-09 10-Dec-09 13-Jan-10

STTR 10.A 25-Jan-10 23-Feb-10 24-Mar-10

SBIR 10.2 21-Apr-10 19-May-10 23-Jun-10

SBIR 10.3 STTR 10.B

20-Jul-10 17-Aug-10 15-Sep-10

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Preparing a Winning Preparing a Winning SBIR/STTR ProposalSBIR/STTR Proposal

READ and FOLLOW Solicitation Instructions

Focus on the Topic and Information Provided by the Author

Take advantage of the pre-release period

Emphasize Your Innovative Approach

If there are Technical Barriers - Address Them

Highlight Past Successes - Technical & Commercial

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Evaluation CriteriaEvaluation Criteria

Soundness, Technical Merit and Innovation (This is the most important consideration)

Qualifications of the Principal Investigator and the team, both from a technical standpoint and their commercialization vision

Commercialization of the effort – DoD-Warfighter and Civilian Applications

Each proposal is evaluated on its own merit and not compared to other proposals

Evaluations are based on the information contained in the proposal only

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Barriers to Contract AwardBarriers to Contract Award

Shortage of seasoned Contracting Officers and contracting personnel

Company does not have an government acceptable cost accounting system

Human or Animal subject research

Public release requirements

Failure to properly assert technical data or computer software (DFARS 252.227-7018)

Human/Animal Subject ResearchHuman/Animal Subject Research

HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH (HSR)HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH (HSR)– Plan for Plan for 6-9 months6-9 months for entire approval process for entire approval process

Suggest proposing HSR in Phase 2, thus allowing enough time to prepare documentation and Suggest proposing HSR in Phase 2, thus allowing enough time to prepare documentation and complete various approval processes in Phase 1complete various approval processes in Phase 1

Two required reviews: 1) Local Institutional Review Board (IRB) review Two required reviews: 1) Local Institutional Review Board (IRB) review 2) DoD required headquarters level review 2) DoD required headquarters level review

– Requirements:Requirements:Federal Wide AssuranceFederal Wide Assurance

Protocol and Consent FormProtocol and Consent Form

Ethics TrainingEthics Training

ANIMAL RESEARCHANIMAL RESEARCH– Documentation to submit to DoD veterinarian:Documentation to submit to DoD veterinarian:

IACUC Approved Protocol and Approval LetterIACUC Approved Protocol and Approval Letter

USDA Facilities Inspection ReportUSDA Facilities Inspection Report

Completed DoD Animal Use AppendixCompleted DoD Animal Use Appendix

– Ensure all information that is submitted in the Animal Appendix matches the final Ensure all information that is submitted in the Animal Appendix matches the final IACUC-approved protocolIACUC-approved protocol

– Approval process timelines depend upon nature of study; plan for 6-9 months for entire Approval process timelines depend upon nature of study; plan for 6-9 months for entire approval processapproval process

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Transition PilotTransition Pilot

Managed under a grant to Foundation for Managed under a grant to Foundation for Enterprise Development (FED) www.fed.org Enterprise Development (FED) www.fed.org

Transition Pilot Focus Transition Pilot Focus – Address core components to support successful Address core components to support successful

transition such as:transition such as:Define Technology Ecosystem Define Technology Ecosystem

Develop Business ModelsDevelop Business Models

Identify Partners and CollaboratorsIdentify Partners and Collaborators

Evaluate Markets and Customers Evaluate Markets and Customers

Focus on Acquisition Systems and Procurement Focus on Acquisition Systems and Procurement Mechanisms Mechanisms

Collect and Share Successes and Lessons LearnedCollect and Share Successes and Lessons Learned

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Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) 3701 North Fairfax Drive

Arlington, VA 22203-1714

Susan NicholsProgram Director

(571) 218-4922susan.nichols@darpa.mil

Small Business Support Team(703) 526-4170sbir@darpa.mil

Contact Information

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