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NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)   3

ID: 80NSSC26R0003 • Type: Presolicitation • Match:  95%
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The NASA SBIR/STTR Program is moving to a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) (See more in FAR 35.016 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/35.016) to procure research and development activities from small businesses. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) sets the requirements for you, the offeror, to submit a proposal to NASA for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) (including SBIR Ignite) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I and Phase II projects. NASA will solicit proposals for specific funding opportunities by releasing appendices to this BAA throughout the effective period of this BAA.

This document contains the objectives, funding information, proposal preparation instructions, and eligibility criteria. Each released appendix will contain instructions to submit a proposal package and the solicited research and technology subtopics for the specific funding opportunity. Requirements specific to each opportunity will be included in the appendices. In any instance where specific requirements in appendices conflict with requirements in the BAA, the specific requirements in the appendices take precedence for that opportunity. As of the release of this BAA, NASA does not have an exact number of planned appendices, but the program anticipates releasing 2 to 3 appendices each fiscal year. More information about the release schedule can be found on our website: https://www.nasa.gov/sbir_sttr/

Background
The NASA SBIR/STTR Program is transitioning to a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to procure research and development activities from small businesses. This BAA outlines the requirements for offerors to submit proposals for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I and Phase II projects.

The program aims to support small businesses in creating innovative technologies that benefit society, NASA programs, other government agencies, and commercial markets. It provides equity-free funding for early-stage research and development, focusing on stimulating technological innovation, meeting federal R&D needs, fostering participation by undercapitalized small businesses, and increasing private sector commercialization of innovations derived from federal R&D.

Work Details
The BAA includes objectives, funding information, proposal preparation instructions, and eligibility criteria. Proposals will be solicited through appendices released throughout the effective period of the BAA. Each appendix will contain specific instructions for submitting proposal packages and outline the relevant research and technology subtopics for funding opportunities.

Key tasks include:
1) Preparing a detailed technical proposal that includes identification of innovation, technical objectives, work plan, related R&D, key personnel, commercialization plan, facilities and equipment, subcontractors/consultants;
2) Addressing security risks associated with foreign affiliations;
3) Following guidelines for travel during Phase I contracts;
4) Submitting a milestone plan for Phase II proposals;
5) Ensuring compliance with registration requirements;
6) Understanding changes in maximum award values and TABA fund inclusion in total award limits.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over the fiscal years 2026-2027 with specific timelines outlined in each appendix released under the BAA.

Place of Performance
Performance locations are not explicitly stated but are expected to be within the United States as per standard federal contracting practices.

Overview

Agency
Shared Services Center (NSSC) [NASA]
Response Deadline
Sept. 30, 2027, 5:00 p.m. EDT Due in 488 Days
Posted
April 17, 2026, 9:31 a.m. EDT (updated: April 29, 2026, 11:28 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AJ11 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
Open
Links
https://www.nasa.gov/sbir_sttr/phase-i/
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
50%
On 4/17/26 Shared Services Center issued Presolicitation 80NSSC26R0003 for NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) due 9/30/27. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 541715 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC AJ11.
Primary Contact
Name
Kenneth E. Albright   Profile
Email
agency-sbir-sttrsolicitation@mail.nasa.gov
Phone
(228) 813-6127

Secondary Contact

Name
James Hibbs   Profile
Email
james.s.hibbs@nasa.gov
Phone
(228) 813-6127

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION > NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION > NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
FPDS Organization Code
8000-NSSC0
Source Organization Code
100164058
Last Updated
April 29, 2026
Last Updated By
kenneth.e.albright@nasa.gov
Archive Date
Oct. 15, 2027