Biz Opps: DoD STTR 22.D Annual BAA Topic Open: USSOCOM Topic SOCOM22D-ST01

The Department of Defense announces the opening of the following Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) topic: USSOCOM

SOCOM22D-ST01: “Phase I Open Call for Science and Technology (S&T) Innovation” 

Full topic descriptions and instructions are available on DSIP at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login and at https://rt.cto.mil/rtl-small-business-resources/sbir-sttr/. 

IMPORTANT DATES:
•    May 17, 2022: Topic opens, begin submitting proposals in DSIP
•    June 8, 2022: Topic Q&A closes to new questions at 12:00 p.m. ET
•    June 16, 2022: Topic closes, full proposals must be submitted in DSIP no later than 12:00 p.m. ET

Topic Q&A  

Topic Q&A is now available on the Topics and Topic Q&A page in DSIP. Proposers may submit technical questions through Topic Q&A page at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login.  

All questions and answers are posted electronically for general viewing. Topic Q&A will close to new questions on June 8, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. ET, but will remain active to view questions and answers related to the topics until the BAA close. 

Questions submitted through the Topic Q&A are limited to technical information related to improving the understanding of a topic’s requirements. Any other questions, such as those asking for advice or guidance on solution approach, or administrative questions, such as SBIR or STTR program eligibility, technical proposal/cost proposal structure and page count, budget and duration limitations, or proposal due date WILL NOT receive a response. Refer to the Component-specific instructions given at the beginning of that Component's topics for help with an administrative question.

Prospers are advised to monitor Topic Q&A during the BAA period for questions and answers frequently monitor DSIP for updates and amendments to the topics.

Customer Support Guide

To ensure your firm is best prepared throughout the lifecycle of the DoD SBIR/STTR proposal process, we have compiled some notable do's and don'ts for your convenience:
Customer Support Guide
 

Visit the Learning & Support section for Job Aids and Help Videos to guide you through preparing and submitting your proposal in DSIP, and more: https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/learning-support/training-materials

Questions

Email the DSIP Support at DoDSBIRSupport@reisystems.com for assistance with using DSIP. Questions regarding DSIP can be emailed to the DSIP Support and will be addressed in the order received, during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET)

General questions pertaining to a particular DoD Component and the Component-specific BAA instructions should be submitted in accordance with the instructions given at the beginning of the Component's topics.

Thank you for your interest in the DoD SBIR/STTR Program.
DoD SBIR/STTR Support Team