The Department of Defense (DoD) released topics for its SBIR 2024.3 and STTR 2024.C Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The BAA is currently in pre-release, which allows applicants to speak with the topic author. Once DoD begins accepting proposals on September 18th, no further direct contact between proposers and topic authors is allowed.
The instructions and topics for these opportunities are available on DSIP and the DoD SBIR/STTR Solicitation Page.
Participating DoD Components:
- Department of Air Force (Air Force)
- Chemical Biological Defense (CBD)
- Defense Health Agency (DHA)
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
- Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
- Department of Navy (Navy)
Important Dates
- Aug. 21, 2024: Pre-release begins
- Sept. 18, 2024: BAAs opens; begin submitting proposals
- October 2, 2024: Topic Q&A closes to new questions at 10:00 a.m. MT
- Oct. 16, 2024: BAAs close, full proposals must be submitted in DSIP no later than 10:00 a.m. MT
If your Utah small business intends to apply or you have questions about this funding opportunity, please contact the Utah Innovation Center at innovationutah@utah.gov.