Phase III

Because SBIR|STTR Phase III contracts are funded by other than SBIR|STTR funding, the Requirements Office (PEO/PM) shall utilize its supporting Army Contracting Command (ACC)/Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) for support. If you have any questions regarding which ACC/MICC office supports your PEO/PM, please reach out to ACC via https://acc.army.mil/visitors/. General Services Administration has the

There are several steps SBIR|STTR awardees can implement in order to obtain a Phase III contract, including: a. Locate a buyer for your SBIR|STTR-derived services and products. This responsibility rests primarily with the SBIR|STTR firm. Do your best to identify potential buyers to aid in establishing the ceiling value. b. Provide a clear description of

Phase III monies can come from the government — except SBIR|STTR funds — and/or the private sector.

Yes, the SBA policy directive indicates that a federal agency may enter into a third-phase agreement at any time with a Phase I or Phase II awardee.

No, a Phase III contract could result from an unsolicited proposal, simplified acquisition announcement, an ordering process allowed under Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts, multiple award contracts, or a non-competitive award. No J&A is required if the award is based on any competitive announcement (RFP, BAA, etc.). In all cases (competitive and non-competitive), the contract

No. The Army SBIR/STTR Program Office does not approve Phase III contracts, though the program office should be informed of the procurement and may provide support. The contract must be correctly reported as Phase III in FPDS-NG, under the “Competition Information” category.

The small business is primarily responsible for ensuring that its data rights are correctly reported and maintained. SBIR|STTR contractors should always ensure that any data or software delivered is correctly marked, IAW DFARS 252.227-7018, and maintain records sufficient to justify the validity of any restrictive markings on data, computer software, or computer software documentation delivered

No, while a federal agency may enter into a Phase III SBIR agreement at any time with a Phase I awardee, no follow-on prohibition precludes the Phase III recipient from then submitting a proposal for the Phase II. The effort proposed must meet the intent of a Phase II and cannot duplicate the effort being

Yes, per the SBA policy directives, a Phase III contract may be awarded to a firm that has outgrown the small business size standard, or to a novated awardee, or to a successor in interest, such as an acquiring company.