NASA selects 27 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) research proposals

NASA SELECTS 27 SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PHASE 2 PROJECTS

NASA has selected 27 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) research proposals for Phase 2 contract negotiations. The STTR projects total approximately $16 million and directly support NASA's Vision for Space Exploration. The contracts will be awarded to 24 small high-technology firms in 15 states.

The goals of the NASA STTR program are to stimulate technological innovation, increase the use of small business -- including women-owned and disadvantaged firms -- in meeting federal research and development needs, and increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from federally-funded research. In addition, the STTR program requires a collaborative research effort between small business and research institutions.

NASA evaluated 41 STTR proposals submitted by U.S.-owned small business concerns. Phase 2 continues development of the most promising Phase 1 projects. Only Phase 1 participants can compete for continuation of their efforts with Phase 2 contracts. Selection criteria for Phase 2 includes technical merit and innovation, Phase 1 results, value to NASA, commercial potential and company capabilities. Phase 2 contracts are funded up to $600,000 for a performance period of up to two years.

The NASA SBIR/STTR Program Management Office is hosted at the Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, with executive oversight by NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Individual STTR projects are managed by the NASA’s nine field centers.

A listing of the selected companies can be accessed on the Internet at: sbir.nasa.gov

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program 2003 STTR Phase 2 Press Release March 29, 2005 J.D. Harrington Headquarters, Washington, D.C. (Phone: 202/358-5241) RELEASE: 05-xx