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Department of Navy (DON) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)

www.navysbir.com

Mr. Robert Smith

Director, DON SBIR/STTR robert.l.smith6@navy.mil

I Was Wondering…

Is it a valley of Death or do we

face chasms of challenge ?

• Primary Program Goals: • Use small business to develop innovative R&D that addresses DON need

• Commercialize (Phase III) SBIR-developed technology into a DON

platform or weapons/communication system, or for facilities use in

expeditionary bases in new “pivot” locales in Africa and Asia

• About the Program: • Acquisition Driven Process with Strong Technology Pull

• $300M+ annual funding supporting small business innovation/research

• Wide range of SBIR/STTR topics driven by PEO/PM/FNC specific needs

DON SBIR/STTR

We Succeed When You Succeed

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We need YOUR solutions

What is part of DON SBIR/STTR?

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Why Participate in SBIR/STTR?

• Largest source of early stage R&D funds for small businesses

• Builds credibility of company’s research

• Data Rights retained for 5 years

- STTR: small business must have data rights agreement with research institution

• Small business can maintain ownership of equipment purchased under Phase I and Phase II

• Better alternative than mortgaging the house…again!

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Life of a Topic

Phase I Phase II

Phase III

Second

Phase II

170 Topics

2800+ Proposals

482 Awards

170 Topics

482 Phase I Awards

254 Awards

170 Topics

254 Phase II Awards

137 Awards

200% ROI (SBIR/Non-SBIR)

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Worldwide Use by Lifeguards

The Leveraging (Silver Fox UAV)

• Video Communications

• Threat Warning System

• Sensor Classification

Evolution of E.M.I.L.Y. Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard

A Navy SBIR/STTR Success The Start (2001)

Marine Mammal

Detection & Mitigation

Realization (Today)

$5M (STTR) $6M+ Commercial Sales

Combat Tested 2007

$7M (SBIR) $4M in Phase 3 Funds

Swift Water Rescue in USA

Refugee Rescue in Greece

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Participating DON SYSCOMs

Bob Smith

Director, DON SBIR/STTR

Steve Sullivan

DON STTR

Program Manager

Lee Ann Boyer

DON CRP

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Karen Lagman

Program Manager

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SSP

Mark Hrbacek

Program Manager

SBIR/STTR/CRP

NAVFAC

Dan Zarate (Acting)

Program Manager

SBIR/STTR/CRP

MARCOR

Jeff Kent (Acting)

Program Manager

SBIR/STTR/CRP

NAVSEA

Dean Putnam

Program Manager

SBIR/STTR/CRP

SPAWAR

Shadi Azoum

Program Manager

SBIR/STTR/CRP

ONR

Lore-Anne Ponirakis

Program Manager

SBIR

NAVAIR

Donna Moore

Program Manager

SBIR/STTR/CRP

NAVSUP

Heather Audet (Acting)

Program Manager

SBIR/STTR/CRP

Beth Cherney

DON SBIR/STTR

Operations Manager

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SBIR/STTR Tools

• SBIR/STTR Transition Program (STP)

• Primes Initiative

• Commercialization Readiness Program

• Phase III Guidebook

• SBIR/STTR Search Tool

• Reachback Strategy

• Direct to Phase II

• O&S Pilot(s)

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2017

April 3 - 5, 2017

The Primes Initiative Revolutionizing Delivery of Innovation to the Warfighter

• Corporate goal for SBIR/STTR engagement

• Integrate SBIR/STTR into corporate sourcing strategy

• Establish SBIR/STTR partnering metrics; manage to these metrics

• Leverage current supplier, engineering, & marketing resources

• Explore SBIR/STTR Topic opportunities

• Explore Phase I, II, & III opportunities

• Track SBIR/STTR partnerships

• Developing risk management tools for government and industry to share

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Phase III Guidebook

• Developed by DON SBIR/STTR - Assist Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Small

Business professionals

• Comprehensive innovation desk reference - Cites authorities

- Summarizes best practices

- Answers FAQs

• Global commercialization resource - Small/Large Businesses

- DoD Components & Agencies

- Other Federal Agencies

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www.navysbirsearch.com FREE to Public – Highly Intuitive – Really Fast

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Using SBIR/STTR to reduce Cost Drivers

• Reachback Strategy - Mining the Navy SBIR/STTR inventory

- Cross-SYSCOM leveraging

• Direct to Phase II - Specific topics written for Phase II

- Ability to increase TRL faster

• O&S Pilot(s) - NAVAIR Pilot with FRCs

- Seeking pilot opportunities with FRDs and Shipyards

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SBIR/STTR can be leveraged to reduce costs!!

SBIR/STTR Support to DPMs

• Deputy Program Manager designated Small Business Advocate Reference: DASN(RDA) memo Tapping Into Small Business in a Big Way

• Integrating SBIR/STTR to meet warfighter needs & reduce costs

- Focus and prioritize SBIR/STTR topic development in PEO

- Utilize SBIR/STTR reachback strategy

- Work with Tech Director & Product Leads to build SBIR/STTR inventory

- Roll up high-priority SBIR/STTRs into PEO Small Business Strategy

- Leverage program funds using SBIR/STTR Phase III Guidebook

• DON SBIR/STTR is here to help – how can we help you?

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F-35 Savings through SBIR Exceeding $500M!

SBIR/STTR and RIF

within the NR&DE

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RDT&E Budget (6.1-6.7)

S&T Budget (6.1-6.3)

6.1 Basic

Research

6.2 Applied

Research

6.3 Advanced

Technology Development

6.4 Adv. Comp.

Development & Prototypes

6.5 System

Development & Demonstration

6.6 RDT&E

Management Support

6.7 Operational

System Development

Naval R&D Establishment (ONR, SYSCOMs and their Warfare Centers, PEOs)

Office of Naval Research

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DoN RIF Program

Office of Naval Research

July 2016

Department of the Navy

Rapid Innovation Fund

Overview

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RIF Origin & Objectives

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• Established by the FY11 National Defense Authorization

Act (NDAA); Reauthorized by the FY16 NDAA

­ “A competitive, merit-based program”

­ “Accelerate fielding of innovative technologies into military

systems”

­Authorized from FY11 to FY23

Goal: Transition Small Business Technologies

into Defense Acquisition Programs

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­Source selection:

­Preference for small businesses

­Two phases: 1. white paper, 2. full proposal

­Technology Readiness Level 6/7 at project inception

­Up to two year project duration

­Gov’t has one year to integrate

­Up to $3 million/project

RIF Criteria & Rules

See current year’s BAA and Source

Selection Plan for more details

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How Industry can get Involved

• Engage with Naval Systems Command CTOs,

acquisition PMs, NR&DE, and prime contractors

• Respond to the next BAA

• Participate in SBIR DoN

Acquisition

Programs

Depots,

Logistics &

Warfare

Centers

Warfighter

Industry: • Primes • Subsystem

integrators

Small Business

R A P I D I N N O V A T I O N F U N D

• DON RIF has ~$50M/year to invest in small business technologies that benefit the Navy & Marine Corps

• Preference to small businesses with mature technologies

• Only requires a 3 page white paper to get started

• Allows up to 2 years to develop & 1 year to transition

• Provides up to $3M/project to deploy technologies

• For more info, go to:

http://www.defenseinnovationmarketplace.mil/RIF.html

Benefits of RIF to Small Businesses

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R A P I D I N N O V A T I O N F U N D

• Significant and timely transition funding to get solutions into the hands of warfighters

• Source selection:

• Preference for small businesses

• Two phases: 1. white paper, 2. full proposal

• TRL 6/7 at project inception

• Up to $3 million/project

• For more info go to:

• http://www.defenseinnovationmarketplace.mil/RIF.html

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Having a Bridge Helps

SBIR – STTR - RIF