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Air Force
Integrity Service Excellence
Small Business
Innovation Research (SBIR)
Small Business Technology Transfer
(STTR) Programs
Date: 13 Jan 2012
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Overview
• Federal Legislation and AFRL/XPP Organization
• SBIR/STTR Program Overview
• Commercialization Readiness Program
• Additional Info Resources
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How the Air Force Traditionally Works with External Organizations
IndustryOther Government
Agencies
Government to Government Government to IndustryAlliances
Contracts
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Federal Legislation Since 1980
Government to Government Government to Industry
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1991
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1994
National Defense Authorization Act for FY
1993
Small Business Research and Development Act of
1992
National Competitiveness Technology Transfer Act of 1989
Bayh-Dole Act of 1980
Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980
Patent License Agreement (PLA)
AUTHORIZATIONS
Grants
Other Transaction Authority (OTA)
EPA
IR&D
Mentor-Protégé
Partnership Intermediaries (PIA)
STTR
Dual Use
CTA
Alliances
Education Outreach
Small Business Innovation Development
Act of 1982
Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986
SBIR
Cooperative Agreements
CRADA
Contracts
Technology Investment Agreement (TIA)
National Defense AuthorizationAct for FY 2006
Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP)
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Partnership Intermediaries (PIA)
CPP
TIA
OTA
PLA
Government to Government Government to Industry
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1991
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1994
National Defense Authorization Act for FY
1993
Small Business Research and Development Act of
1992
National Competitiveness Technology Transfer Act of 1989
Bayh-Dole Act of 1980
Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980
Patent License Agreement (PLA)
Other Transaction Authority (OTA)
Partnership Intermediaries (PIA)
Small Business Innovation Development
Act of 1982
Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986
Technology Investment Agreement (TIA)
National Defense AuthorizationAct for FY 2006
Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP)
Authorities Organized within Air Force
Grants
EPA
IR&D
Mentor-Protégé
STTR
Dual Use
CTA
Alliances
Education Outreach
SBIR
Cooperative Agreements
CRADA
Contracts
AUTHORIZATIONS
AF Small Business Office AF
SBSC
XPPDDomestic
Partnering
XPPIInternational Partnering
AFRL/XPP PARTNERING DIVISION
AF Contracting
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XPPDDomestic
Partnering
XPPIInternational Partnering
AFRL/XPP PARTNERING DIVISION
Education Outreach
AF Small Business Office AF
SBSC
Mentor-Protégé
PLA
EPA
Partnership Intermediaries (PIA)
CTA
Alliances
CRADA
AF Contracting
Grants
OTA
Dual Use
Cooperative Agreements
Contracts
TIA
IR&D
STTR
SBIR
CRP
Data/Info Exchange
Agreements (DEA/IEA)
Project Arrangements/ Agreements
(PA)
Authorities Organized within Air Force
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International Partnerships
Education Outreach
PLA
EPA
Partnership Intermediaries (PIA)
CTA
Alliances
CRADA
Technology Transfer
= Air Force Level Programs
AFRL/XPP Partnering Division
XPPDDomestic
Partnering
XPPIInternational Partnering
AFRL/XPP PARTNERING DIVISION
IR&D
STTR
SBIR
CRP
Data/Info Exchange
Agreements (DEA/IEA)
Project Arrangements/ Agreements
(PA)
IR&D
SBIR / STTR
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“Leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting
technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force.“
• AFRL/CC as Technology Executive Officer manages & executes AF Programs on behalf of SAF/AQR
• AFRL/CC leads the international portfolio and, along with AFRL/CA, co-chairs major International Bilateral Forums with key allies.
• AFRL administers XPP Programs as an integral part of its overall technology development mission
Technology Transfer SBIR / STTR IR&D
AFRL Mission Driven Execution of Partnering Programs
International Partnerships
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International PartnershipsInternational PartnershipsTechnology Transfer SBIR / STTR IR&D
Academia
Domestic & Foreign
Industry
Other US Govt. Agencies
Domestic Non-Profits
Domestic
Small
Businesses
& Academia (under STTR)
Major Defense Contractors
(0-5 Years) (3-7+ Years) (2-15+ Years)
Technology Transfer SBIR / STTR IR&D
Programs managed in XPP are used to develop, facilitate, enhance, and increase the likelihood of the transition of key technologies to the Warfighter.
AFRL Leverages XPP Programs as Transition Assistance Tools
(2-15+ Years)
Foreign Defense Agencies
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Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer
Federally mandated programs requiring 2.6% (SBIR) and .35% (STTR) of Air Force extramural RDT&E budget
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SBIR Program Goals
Congressional Goals & Purpose:Stimulate technological innovationsIncrease small business participation in federally funded R&DFoster and encourage participation by minority and disadvantaged firms in technological innovationIncrease private sector commercialization of federally supported R&D
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STTR Program Goals
Congressional Goals & Purpose:Stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutionsFoster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions
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SBIR/STTR Phased Approach
$370M Total FY10 Budget 2.8% of Extramural RDT&E Budget
FY11: Total of 200 SBIR & STTR TopicsPHASE I – Average 450 awards, ~5,500 proposals Feasibility Study $150K, 9-month Award
PHASE II – Average 170 awards, ~550 proposalsFull Research/R&DUp to $1M, 2-year Award
PHASE III – FY10 - 45 awards = $260MCommercialization StageNon-SBIR/STTR Funds
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Phase IIIPhase IIPhase I
Phase I
SBIR/STTR
Concept Feasibility$150K, 9 months
Concept DevelopmentUp to $1M, 24 Months
Product InsertionNon SBIR/STTR $
SBIR/STTR’s Role in Air Force Acquisition
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Phase IIIPhase IIPhase I
Phase I
Concept Feasibility$150K, 9 months
Concept DevelopmentUp to $1M, 24 Months
SBIR/STTR
Product InsertionNon SBIR/STTR $
SBIR/STTR’s Role in Air Force Acquisition
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CRP is integral to the success of accelerating SBIR transition
– Pilot Created in FY06 Nat’l Defense Auth Act
– Fully authorized under SBIR/STTR Reauthorization
• Transition Agents (Ktrs) are assigned to each PEO XR to establish connections between PEO SMEs & AFRL S&Es
– Support Topic Generation and Planning for SBIRs
• Conducts SBIR Technology Interchange Workshops
• Develops SBIR Technology Transition Plans (STTPs)
AF CRP is designed to align and leverage SBIR
Air Force SBIR Commercialization Readiness Program (CRP)
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IndustryMatching
$
SBIR/STTR Extensions/
Enhancements$
Planned PEO POM
$
CRPPhase IIPhase I
Phase I
Phase I
Phase III
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F-35 SMC AFNWC
AAC ESC ASC
Air Force SBIR CRP Operating Construct
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AF SBIR is moving solicitations, next opportunities:• STTR - 2012.B Solicitation – Topics in development
– Pre-release opens 26 Jul 12, closes 28 Aug 11– Proposal solicitation opens 27 Aug 12, closes 26 Sep 12
• SBIR - 2013.1 Solicitation – Topics in development– Pre-release opens Nov 12, closes Dec 13 – Proposal solicitation opens Dec 12, closes Jan 13
• Visit the AF SBIR/STTR website
www.afsbirsttr.com
AF SBIR/STTR Opportunities
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The Air Force SBIR Program works to accomplish the
Congressional Goals of the SBIR Program and supports the Air Force as an integral part of
AFRL’s overall technology development Mission
Summary