Resources for Government
Desk Reference
The DoD SBIR Desk Reference for Contracting and Payment is designed to assist in the efficient processing of SBIR proposals and contracts. This Desk Reference describes practices that have proven to be effective in streamlining the SBIR process while protecting the government's interest.
WebCasts
Watch webcasts to learn more about the SBIR Program:
- DAU SBIR WebCast Video
—SBIR Tools and Strategies for Program Technology Development—Michael Caccuitto, the DoD SBIR Program Administrator, provides an overview of the SBIR Program and offer strategies to leverage the program for technology development. - DAU SBIR WebCast Presentation—SBIR Tools and Strategies for Program Technology Development
- DAU SBIR WebCast Q&A—SBIR Tools and Strategies for Program Technology Development
- Beyond SBIR Phase II Conference Webcast—general session video footage from the 2007 conference in Arlington, VA.
Interviews
Watch interviews with program participants and learn from their experiences with the SBIR Program:
- Small Businesses—perspectives on topic selection, successful partnerships, and lessons learned
- Large Businesses—viewpoints on the ideal SBIR firm, facilitating transition, and risk mitigation
- Government Representatives—insight on topic development, successful proposals, and value of the SBIR Program
- Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP) Representatives—commentary on CPP benefits, transition hurdles, and successful SBIR firms
Program Manager Tools
Materials to assist program managers with the SBIR program:
- SBIR Transition Guidance—Resources available to enable transition success
- Using SBIR for Risk Mitigation—Interviews with Program participants about using SBIR to moderate risk
- Incorporating Contract Incentives for SBIR—Examples of contract language that encourage use of SBIR technology
SBIR Brochures
Informational brochures for the SBIR program:
- SBIR Fact Sheet for Acquisition Community [PDF]—A program summary and Program Manager checklist aimed at the acquisition community
- SBIR Fact Sheet for Small Business [PDF]—A program summary aimed at small business
- SBIR Phase III Brochure [PDF]—Informational brochure on the SBIR Phase III commercialization process