Small Business Innovations Program (SBIP)

The DLA Small Business Innovation Programs (SBIP) consist of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

The SBIR Program was established by Congress in 1982 to fund research and development (R&D) by small businesses of 500 or fewer employees. Eleven federal agencies participate in the program.

The STTR Program was established in 1992 to fund cooperative R&D projects with small businesses and non-profit U.S. research institutions, such as universities.  Five federal agencies participate.

The objectives of the SBIPs are to stimulate technological innovation and increase commercialization of R&D within the DLA managed supply chains improving service to the warfighter.

The SBIR/STTR programs are structured in the following three phases.    

• Phase I projects demonstrate the feasibility of technologies.
• Phase II projects develop prototype processes or products for proof-of-concept demonstration.
• Phase III is the commercial application of the technology. (Not a set-aside)
   

• The Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) provides extensive DoD program information, helpful contact information, and important updates.
  • The future BAA schedule
  • Open topics

• The Small Business Administration’s SBIR/STTR Program website provides useful information regarding the programs as well as useful information regarding awards.

• The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) training is required for all SBIP companies to reinforce the importance of Defense Industrial Base cybersecurity for safeguarding information. Find more information on CMMC training .

• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) training is highly recommended for all SBIP companies. Review the CUI Training .

• Enhanced Joint Certification Program (EJCP) certification is required of all SBIP companies in order to obtain technical data. Find more information on EJCP certification .

• Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) training is now required for all SBIP companies. View the FOCI training course .

1. Follow the instructions to sign up for an account
2. Log in to Project Spectrum
3. Find the Training Course on “Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)”
4. Copy the provided password
5. Click on the course and log in to Encite.io using your email address and the copied password
6. Enroll in the course
7. Follow course instructions and learn!

Note: Dates are subject to change.