Innovation In SBIR STTR Phase 3

The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM) has a requirement for a solution to the nation’s contractual difficulties in transitioning SBIR Phase I and Phase II innovative ideas into SBIR Phase III awards, which implement the innovation and research into operational use.

Solicitation Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM) has a requirement for a solution to the nation’s contractual difficulties in transitioning SBIR Phase I and Phase II innovative ideas into SBIR Phase III awards, which implement the innovation and research into operational use.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

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Details
Agency General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM)
Solicitation Number iP3001
Status Pre-RFP
Solicitation Date 04/2025 (Estimate)
Award Date 09/2025 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value To Be Determined
Competition Type Undetermined
Type of Award  IDIQ – MAC
Primary Requirement Research & Development
Duration N/A
Contract Type  Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
No. of Expected Awards Multiple – Number Unknown
NAICS Code(s):
X

Not Reported
Place of Performance:
  • United States
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/d35ada3f1a7a4d4d91785c09977243e4/view

Background

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qulified small businesses in the nation’s R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated, and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.

GSA’s Role in SBIR: Limited Authority

Currently, GSA does not fund any SBIR/STTR Programs. However, GSA awards and administers Phase I/II/III work on behalf of clients in participating agencies.

Four GSA Office of Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) client support centers (CSCs) (Regions 4, 5, 8 & FEDSIM) award and administer SBIR/STTR Phase III contracts. The objective of Phase III is for small businesses to pursue commercialization of the objectives resulting from Phase I/II R/R&D activities. Of those four CSCs, two (Region 5 and FEDSIM) also award and administer Phase I/II work on behalf of clients in participating agencies.

The government has invested heavily in small business innovation to bring new technologies to the government.  Even with these efforts, the SBIR Phase III remains underserved by the greater Government community.  Currently, there is no common contract vehicle or methodology to effectively bring SBIR III contractors to the governmentwide acquisition community in an efficient manner.

Requirements

This solution will help to resolve the nation’s contractual difficulties in transitioning SBIR Phase I and Phase II innovative ideas into SBIR Phase III awards, which implement the innovation and research into operational use.

How can GDIC Help?

As a consulting firm that specializes in helping companies prepare winning proposals for government contracts, GDIC can provide a wide range of services to help offerors prepare their C2E proposal, including capture management, proposal writing, proposal management, and proposal review. GDIC can also provide training and support to help offerors understand the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation, and can provide guidance on how to structure the proposal to maximize its chances of success.

Our business development and proposal professionals have several decades of experience and expertise in construction proposals and contracts for government. By working with GDIC, offerors can increase their chances of winning the C2E contract and can position themselves for long-term success in the federal marketplace.

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