Appendix 26B: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I

The solicitation requires offerors to define a clear target market segment and provide one or more launch‑customer letters of commitment that demonstrate demand for the proposed product, which must align with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Defense (DoD), or industry requirements. Proposals must include top‑level requirements that map to these customer needs, a draft Phase II test plan that quantifies prototype weight and end‑to‑end efficiency, and documented evidence that specific development and testing facilities are secured for Phase II. A comprehensive list of relevant FAA/DoD regulations (e.g., CFR Part 107, Part 23, DoD drone categories) and any additional product, environmental, or test standards must be provided, together with an operational description covering takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing flight segments. Offerors should also submit a feasibility study and conceptual design report that details system architecture, measurement methodology justification, trade‑study analysis, target planetary environments (if applicable), performance requirements (sensing ranges, resolution, mass, power, data rates, latency), and operational constraints. In addition, the proposal must address commercial potential by identifying existing or projected funding commitments (investment, sales, licensing) beyond Phase I/II, and include a market‑introduction plan for UAV or emerging electric/hybrid aircraft markets. All submissions must comply with NASA SBIR/STTR regulations, required certifications, and the clause list in Appendix 26B‑I, and be limited to a maximum of two unique proposals per offeror, each focused on a single subtopic. Proposals are to be submitted electronically; paper submissions are not accepted.

Notice ID

710a021b1a784f22bd054521aa03e974

Solicitation Number

80NSSC26R0006

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AJ11