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UNCLASSIFIED. US Special Operations Command. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR). Mr. Shawn Patterson SBIR Support Engineer 19 March 2009. The overall classification of this briefing is: UNCLASSIFIED. SOAL-T. UNCLASSIFIED. Federal Perspective. Stimulate Technology Innovation
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UNCLASSIFIED US Special Operations Command Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Mr. Shawn Patterson SBIR Support Engineer 19 March 2009 The overall classification of this briefing is: UNCLASSIFIED SOAL-T UNCLASSIFIED
Federal Perspective • Stimulate Technology Innovation • Use Small Businesses to Meet Federal Research and Development Needs • Foster and Encourage Participation By Minorities and Disadvantaged Groups • Increase Private Sector Commercialization Of Innovations Derived From Federal Research and Development
USSOCOM Perspective • Key SOF Technology Areas • Product Oriented: Hardware or Software • Achieve TRL 5/6 @ Phase II completion • Research: NO Study / Acquisition • Dual Use (DoD / Commercial) • Proven Commercialization Success – 1st within DoD
Key SOF Technology Areas Power and Energy Signature Management C4 Thrust Areas
Topic Origins • SOCOM Topics Linked to PEO/PMs • Relevant Technologies to the SOF Warfighter Needs • Commercialization Rate Indicates Emphasis on Comprehensive Program
USSOCOM SBIR Program Basics • Solicitation Per Year XX.1 • Awards Per Topic • 3 Phase I Awards • 1 Phase II Award
Ph II Down Sel, SOO, RFP, Eval, Award USSOCOM Internal Review Ph I Proposal Eval & Award Ph I Exec Phase II Execution Transition Pre-Release TopicCall Phase III Phase II Eval & Award Topic Review & Re-Write Solicitation: Pre-Release/ Open Stages Phase I Eval & Award (source selection) Months 2010.1 SBIR TIMELINE(Closes: January 2010) Oct 09 Nov/Dec 09 May 10 April 11
SOCOM 97-006 Miniature Multi-band Beacon (MMB) • The MMB Provides a Small, Lightweight, Man Personal Dual Band Miniature Beacon for Hand Emplacement and Orientation. It is Used for Enroute Navigation and Drop Zone Marking. • 447 MMBs Have Been Bought and 360 Have Been Fielded By USSOCOM • The Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity Type Contract Has a Ceiling of $18.7 Million
SOCOM00-001 ExtremeEnvironment Handwear • This system of Gloves Dramatically Improves SOF Warfighter Capabilities to Operate in Extreme Environments. • The USSOCOM System Consists of One Pair Each of the Rucker, Carson, and Kodiak Gloves. • The U.S. Army Purchased 10,000 Systems for Use in Support Of Operation Enduring Freedom, as Well as the New Stryker Brigade in Alaska. USSOCOM has Purchased an Additional 3,000 Systems. Rucker Arctic Carson
NAVY04-19 Active Damping System for SOF HMMWV • Suspension System Significantly Improves SOF Vehicle Capabilities to Operate in Extreme Terrains. • The Company Has Grown from 4 Employees to 18. • Sales Have come into the Company from Other DoD Components as Well as Internationally.
Assistance Program • Commercialization Pilot Program - USSOCOM • Commercialization Plan Analysis and Mentoring • Manufacturing Readiness Consulting • Small Business Development Centers
Submit a Topic Idea • WWW.SOCOMSBIR.COM • Technology Ideas Only • No Intellectual Property • USSOCOM Only Participates in One Solicitation Per Year
Contact Information • SBIR Program Manager Shawn Martin, P.E. shawn.martin@socom.mil • SBIR Program Analyst Tom Piazza thomas.piazza.ctr@socom.mil • SBIR Support Engineer Shawn Patterson shawn.patterson.ctr@socom.mil