The program will strengthen alignment of technology exploration and development with building the Army of 2030, synergize Army investments with Integrators, and drive down transition risk through a shared-risk structure and matching funding. Many technologies fail to transition or make it beyond development. This structure helps reduce the investing risk while also increasing the funding
Catalyst
What expectations does the Army have from the Integrator and Transition Partner supporting the Small Business?
The Integrator and Transition Partner are expected to effectively guide technologies to maturation as well as provide matching funding.
What incentives does the Army customer have for partnering with small businesses and integrators?
By partnering with integrators and small business, the Army diversifies its industrial base, while decreasing cost and risk potential.
What incentives does the Integrator have in participating in SBIR CATALYST?
Incorporating innovative and sometimes unproven technology creates performance and cost risk for both the Integrator and the Army. Risks can be mitigated by incentivizing greater utilization of technologies developed through established Army and DoD programs. The integrator is investing in a technology that has a known Army need and has a known Army transition partner
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What prompted SBIR CATALYST? What challenges does the SBIR CATALYST Program overcome?
The strength of our nation is rooted in a strong commercial economy comprised of small businesses that are ready, willing and able to help us build an enduring advantage. The Army has a long history of robust engagement with small businesses, leading the Department of Defense and the federal agencies for small business achievements. Building
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What is expected of a TPOC/COR?
TPOC/CORs are expected to facilitate finding matching funds and conduct business as usual for project oversight. They will also potentially assist with finding government endorsement, giving guidance on work involved and providing a recommendation for award.
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What is the Period of Performance (PoP) for the awards under SBIR CATALYST?
The base award is 6-12 months while the Phase II enhancement is 12-24 months.
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What is the evaluation criteria?
Commercialization/Transition Potential (50%), Technical Feasibility/Risk (25%), Firm Ability (15%), Alignment with HQDA priorities and National Defense Strategy (10%)
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What does the award structure look like?
SBIR CATALYST’s contract structure will offer up to five small businesses multiphase funding opportunities starting in FY24. The five awards will include any combination of Phase II ($15 million), Direct to Phase II ($15 million), or Sequential Phase II ($15 million), or Phase II Enhancement ($14 million) awards. Phase II, and Direct to Phase II
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What technical areas is the program focusing on?
The SBIR CATALYST Program’s technical areas of focus include sensors; climate and clean tech; artificial intelligence and machine learning; autonomy; and contested logistics and sustainment; sensors; and immersive and wearables.
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