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Stimulating Innovation and the U.S. Economy through U.S. Department of Transportation’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 2011 National SBIR/STTR Fall Conference, New Orleans, LA November 6 - 9, 2011. How SBIR Supports the Mission of DOT.
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Stimulating Innovation and the U.S. Economy through U.S. Department of Transportation’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 2011 National SBIR/STTR Fall Conference, New Orleans, LA November 6 - 9, 2011
How SBIR Supports the Mission of DOT • SBIR is key element of DOT’s R&D Program that addresses high priority research gaps • Research topics are developed to align with Secretary LaHood’s strategic priorities and SBA guidance (manufacturing and energy efficiency/renewable energy) while also incorporating specific modal priorities • Distracted driving • Rail safety • “Green” technologies Clockwise from top: distraction.gov image, Wikimedia commons image, Volpe Center photo. 2
Snapshot of participation in U.S. DOT’s SBIR Program by Operating Administration 2008 2009 2010 2011 Federal Aviation Administration* -- -- X -- Federal Highway Administration X X X X Federal Railroad Administration X X X X Federal Transit Administration X X X X Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration X X X X National Highway Traffic Safety Administration X X X X Research and Innovative Technology Administration/ITS Joint Program Office** -- X X X Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety X X X X Administration Maritime Administration -- -- -- -- St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation -- -- -- -- *Excused by Legislation: FAA contributed to the U.S. DOT’s SBIR Program from 1985 to 2005. **The Research and Innovative Technology Administration administers the SBIR Program through the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. 3
2012 Solicitation Schedule • 2012.1 Solicitation • 2012.1 Solicitation Opens October 11, 2011 • 2012.1 Solicitation Closes December 12, 2011 • Completed Technical Evaluations & Recommendations for Award Due February 13, 2012 • Awards Processed February - March 2012 • 2012.2 Solicitation • Call for topics distributed to DOT agencies January 9, 2012 • Topic descriptions due to the SBIR Program Office February 24, 2012 • 2012.2 Solicitation Opens April 2, 2012 • 2012.2 Solicitation Closes June 5, 2012 • Completed Technical Evaluations & Recommendations for Award Due July 16, 2012 • Awards Processed August/Sept. 2012
12.1 Solicitation Research Topics http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir
DOT Solicitation Process • Solicitations are posted on the website at http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir and FedBiz Ops • Requests for clarifications/questions on research topics can be submitted to the Program Office staff • Submission of proposals via secured website is a requirement • Recommendations for award are posted on website approximately 10-12 weeks after Solicitation is closed • Program Office does not accept unsolicited proposals 6
Phase I Proposal Submission Process DO’S • Read the Solicitation and follow all the instructions for submission • Follow the procedures for requesting clarifications/questions on research topics • Submit your proposals early • Ensure your proposal aligns with the scope of the research topic • Check to ensure completed appendices are all included • Sign both technical and cost proposal • Provide qualifications for key personnel other than PI • Submit completed proposal via secure website • Obtain CCR and DUNs numbers prior to proposal submission 7
Phase I Proposal Submission Process DON’TS • Proposals will not be accepted via email • Do not send duplicate proposals • The Program Office will not provide guidance on whether or not your company should submit a proposal • Requests for extensions will not be approved • Create arbitrary overhead, indirect or profit rates, be ready to provide the Government evidence and rationale to support the rate(s) • Wait until the deadline to submit your proposal 8
DOT SBIR Program – Proposal Evaluation Process – Phase I • Evaluation teams are established for each research topic • Teams are comprised of 3 federal employees who are subject matter experts (SMEs) • Teams have 60 days to complete evaluations and submit to the Program Office • Four evaluation factors: • Scientific and Technical Merit • Adequacy of the Work Plan • Qualifications of the Investigators • Adequacy of the Supporting Staff and Facilities • Award Process – 8-10 weeks from receipt of completed evaluations and recommendations for award 9
SBIR Program - Goals for FY 2012 • Greater emphasis on commercialization – re-engineered Phase II proposal requirements and evaluation criteria • Collaborate with NIST MEP on Phase II, II B projects when appropriate • Pilot Phase IIB Bridge Financing Program to further accelerate commercialization of program’s innovations • Expedite processing of Phase II contracts by using various contract types • Establish a pilot SBIR Technology Transfer (TT) approach that optimizes commercialization potential while expanding Federal TT • Be poised to implement policy/process changes resulting from impending SBIR Reauthorization 10
Opportunities outside of DOT SBIR Program • University Transportation Center Program – http://utc.dot.gov • Transportation Research Board – http://www.trb.org • Fed Biz Ops – http://www.fbo.gov • DOT/Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization – http://www.osdbu.dot.gov • Challenge.gov • Check DOT agency websites for BAAs, RFIs and other research opportunities 11
U.S. DOT SBIR Contact Information Leisa Moniz, Program Director Leisa.moniz@dot.gov 617.494.3793 Linda Duck, Program Office Analyst Linda.duck@dot.gov 617.494.3435 Don MacGee, Program Contracting Officer Donald.MacGee@dot.gov 617.494.2803 http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir 12