NASA SBIR/STTR Program Solicitation Details | Chapter 8. Submission Forms

Chapter 8. Submission Forms

Note: Previews of all forms and certifications are available via the NASA SBIR/STTR Firm Library, located at: http://sbir.gsfc.nasa.gov/sbir/firm_library/index.html.

SBIR Phase I Check List

For assistance in completing your Phase I proposal, use the following checklist to ensure your submission is complete.

1.      The proposal and innovation is submitted for one subtopic only (section 3.1).

2.      The entire proposal package is submitted consistently with the requirements outlined in section 3.3.

  1. Contact Information
  2. Proposal Certifications
  3. Proposal Budget
  4. Proposal Summary
  5. Technical Proposal
  6. Briefing Chart
  7. I-Corps Opt-In
  8. Firm Level Forms (completed once for all proposals submitted to a single Solicitation)
    1. Firm Certifications
    2. Audit Information
    3. Prior Awards Addendum
    4. Commercialization Metrics Survey

3.      The technical proposal shall not exceed a total of 19 8.5 x 11 inch pages and follow the format requirements (section 3.3.2).

4.      The technical proposal contains all ten parts in order (section 3.3.4).

5.      Any additional required letters/documentation.

a.      A letter of commitment from the facility manager, if the research or R&D effort requires use of federal facilities (section 3.3.3.4).

b.      Letters of commitment from Subcontractors/Consultants.

c.      If the firm is an eligible joint ventures and limited partnership, a copy or comprehensive summary of the joint venture agreement or partnership agreement is included.

d.      NASA Research License Application if proposing the use of NASA Technology (TAV).

6.      Proposed funding does not exceed $125,000 (section 1.3).

7.      Proposed project duration does not exceed 6 months (section 1.3).

8.      Proposal package electronically endorsed by the SBC Official and the PI.

9.      Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on March 09, 2018 (section 6.3). 

STTR Phase I Check List

For assistance in completing your Phase I proposal, use the following checklist to ensure your submission is complete.

1.      The proposal and innovation is submitted for one subtopic only (section 3.1).

2.      The entire proposal package is submitted consistently with the requirements outlined in section 3.3.

  1. Contact Information
  2. Proposal Certifications
  3. Proposal BudgetResearch Agreement (STTR only)
  4. Proposal Summary
  5. Technical Proposal
  6. Briefing Chart
  7. I-Corps Opt-In
  8. Firm Level Forms (completed once for all proposals submitted to a single Solicitation)
    1. Firm Certifications
    2. Audit Information
    3. Prior Awards Addendum
    4. Commercialization Metrics Survey

3.      The technical proposal shall not exceed a total of 19 8.5 x 11 inch pages and follow the format requirements (section 3.3.2).

4.      The technical proposal contains all ten parts in order (section 3.3.4).

5.      Any additional required letters/documentation.

a.      A letter of commitment from the facility manager, if the research or R&D effort requires use of federal facilities (section 3.3.3.4).

b.      Letters of commitment from Subcontractors/Consultants.

c.      If the firm is an eligible joint ventures and limited partnership, a copy or comprehensive summary of the joint venture agreement or partnership agreement is included.

d.      NASA Research License Application if proposing the use of NASA Technology (TAV).

6.      Proposed funding does not exceed $125,000 (section 1.3).

7.      Proposed project duration does not exceed 13 months (section 1.3).

8.      Research Agreement has been electronically endorsed by both the SBC Official and the RI (section 3.3.5, 6.2).

9.      Proposal package electronically endorsed by the SBC Official and the PI.

10.   Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on March 09, 2018 (section 6.3). 

11.   Signed Allocation of Rights Agreement available for Contracting Officer within 10 days of selection.

SBIR Phase II Check List

For assistance in completing your Phase II proposal, use the following checklist to ensure your submission is complete.

1.      The proposal and innovation is submitted for one subtopic only (section 3.1).

2.      The entire proposal package is submitted consistently with the requirements outlined in section 3.4.

  1. Contact Information
  2. Proposal Certifications
  3. Proposal Budget
  4. Proposal Summary
  5. Technical Proposal
  6. Briefing Chart
  7. Capital Commitments Addendum (if applicable)
  8. Firm Level Forms (completed once for all proposals submitted to a single Solicitation)
    1. Firm Certifications
    2. Audit Information
    3. Prior Awards Addendum
    4. Commercialization Metrics Survey

3.      The technical proposal shall not exceed a total of 46 8.5 x 11 inch pages and follow the format requirements (section 3.4.2).

4.      The technical proposal contains all ten parts in order (section 3.4.4).

5.      Any additional required letters/documentation

a.      A letter of commitment from the facility manager, if the research or R&D effort requires use of federal facilities (section 3.4.4).

b.      Letters of commitment from Subcontractors/Consultants.

c.      Letters in support of Capital Commitments Addendum.  

d.      If the firm is an eligible joint ventures and limited partnership, a copy or comprehensive summary of the joint venture agreement or partnership agreement is included.

e.      NASA Research License Application if proposing the use of NASA Technology (TAV).

6.      Proposed funding does not exceed $750,000, excluding the $5,000 Commercialization Technical Assistance, if requested (section 1.3).

7.      Proposed project duration does not exceed 24 months (section 1.3).

8.      Proposal package electronically endorsed by the SBC Official and the PI.

9.      Phase II proposal submissions will be due the last day of the Phase I contract (section 6.4). 

STTR Phase II Check List

For assistance in completing your Phase II proposal, use the following checklist to ensure your submission is complete.

1.      The proposal and innovation is submitted for one subtopic only (section 3.1).

2.      The entire proposal package is submitted consistently with the requirements outlined in section 3.4.

  1. Contact Information
  2. Proposal Certifications
  3. Proposal Budget
  4. Research Agreement 
  5. Proposal Summary
  6. Technical Proposal 
  7. Briefing Chart
  8. Capital Commitments Addendum (if applicable)
  9. Firm Level Forms (completed once for all proposals submitted to a single Solicitation)
    1. Firm Certifications
    2. Audit Information
    3. Prior Awards Addendum
    4. Commercialization Metrics Survey

3.      The technical proposal shall not exceed a total of 46 8.5 x 11 inch pages and follow the format requirements (section 3.4.2).

4.      The technical proposal contains all ten parts in order (section 3.4.4).

5.      Any additional required letters/documentation

a.      A letter of commitment from the facility manager, if the research or R&D effort requires use of federal facilities (section 3.4.4).

b.      Letters of commitment from Subcontractors/Consultants.

c.      Letter in support of Capital Commitments Addendum.

d.      If the firm is an eligible joint ventures and limited partnership, a copy or comprehensive summary of the joint venture agreement or partnership agreement is included.

e.      NASA Research License Application if proposing the use of NASA Technology (TAV).

6.      Proposed funding does not exceed $750,000 excluding the $5,000 Commercialization Technical Assistance, if requested (section 1.3).

7.      Proposed project duration does not exceed 24 months (section 1.3).

8.      Research Agreement has been electronically endorsed by both the SBC Official and the RI (section 3.4.5, 6.2).

9.      Proposal package electronically endorsed by the SBC Official and the PI.

10.   Phase II proposal submissions will be due the last day of the Phase I contract (section 6.4).

11.   Signed Allocation of Rights Agreement, available for the Contracting Officer within 10 days of the selection.