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SBIR/STTR Reauthorization
Effective October 1, 2025, legislative authority for the SBIR and STTR programs has expired, and without reauthorization, the Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR Programs have limited authority to operate. Activities are impacted as follows:
- No new Department of War solicitations/topics will be released. FY26 solicitation releases (pre-release, open, and closing) dates will be clarified following program reauthorization.
- The September 2025 (Release 12) topics will remain in the pre-release phase until the programs are reauthorized. Topics will open on the first Wednesday following program reauthorization. Closing dates will be extended accordingly to maintain a four-week open period for proposal submissions.
- Active awards remain valid, however incremental funding or other modifications could be delayed.
- Only proposals selected from solicitations issued prior to program lapse may be awarded.
- Phase II and Phase III opportunities are still available if proposed to and/or awarded under FY2025 or prior authority.
DSIP Support remains available to assist users with questions and account issues. Please monitor DSIP for the most up to date information regarding SBIR/STTR Program impacts specific to program reauthorization.
News & Announcements
[09/24/25] DoW and Navy SBIR/STTR BAA Calendar
The DoW 25.4 SBIR and 25.D STTR Release 11 closed at 12:00p ET on September 24, 2025. The DoW 25.4 SBIR and 25.D STTR Release 12 scheduled to open on September 24 is on hold pending Congressional SBIR/STTR Reauthorization.
The Navy is not participating in the 25.4 Release 12 SBIR BAA.
DoW FY 2025 SBIR/STTR Solicitation Schedule
Dates subject to change
* Navy Participation in the BAA |
| Release No. | Pre-Release | Opens | Closes |
| SBIR 25.4 / STTR 25.D Release 1 * | 2-Oct-24 | 23-Oct-24 | 20-Nov-24 |
| SBIR 25.4 / STTR 25.D Release 2 | 6-Nov-24 | 4-Dec-24 | 8-Jan-25 |
| SBIR 25.4 / STTR 25.D Release 3 | 4-Dec-24 | 8-Jan-25 | 5-Feb-25 |
SBIR 25.1 / STTR 25.A*
SBIR 25.4/STTR 25.D Release 4 | 8-Jan-25 | 29-Jan-25 | 26-Feb-25 |
| SBIR 25.4 / STTR 25.D Release 5* | 5-Feb-25 | 26-Feb-25 | 26-Mar-25 |
| SBIR 25.4 / STTR 25.D Release 6 | 5-Mar-25 | 26-Mar-25 | 23-Apr-25 |
SBIR 25.2 / STTR 25.B*
SBIR 25.4/STTR 25.D Release 7 | 2-Apr-25 | 23-Apr-25 | 21-May-25 |
| SBIR 25.4 / STTR 25.D Release 8 | 7-May-25 | 28-May-25 | 25-Jun-25 |
| SBIR 25.4 / STTR 25.D Release 9 | 4-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | 23-Jul-25 |
| SBIR 25.4 / STTR 25.D Release 10 | 2-Jul-25 | 23-Jul-25 | 20-Aug-25 |
| SBIR 25.4 / STTR 25.D Release 11* | 6-Aug-25 | 27-Aug-25 | 24-Sep-25 |
| SBIR 25.4 / STTR 25.D Release 12 dates on hold pending SBIR/STTR Reauthorization |
| SBIR 25.4/STTR 25.D Release 12 | 3-Sep-25 | ??? | ??? |
[01-06-26] New Navy Transitions Newsletter is Here!
This edition highlights important Transitions news such as:
- SBIR Reauthorization Status: Navy SBIR/STTR Program Director Brian Shipley
- Highlights of Design Mill’s SBIR innovation that found new energy in the commercial sector
- How the Navy's SBIR Experimentation Cell (SEC) helps SBIR innovators reach the fleet
- SBIR data rights in subcontracts
- Learn about emerging tech at Navy STP Showcase and Technical Information Exchange events
[12/10/25] Navy SBIR Office Hours
On Wednesday, December 10, 2025 the Navy held their SBIR Office Hours webinar. This was a one-hour virtual session dedicated to guiding you through the DON SBIR/STTR program and allowing you the space to ask questions. The Office Hours webinar and slides are available Here.
Our next live SBIR Office Hours will be held January 28, 2026. Registration and details will be available in early January.
[12/18/25] Posting of Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Selections
In order to keep small businesses informed about the Navy's proposal selection status, the Navy posts a list of SBIR/STTR
Selectees
as they are chosen.
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The list of selections is an ongoing process that may take several weeks to complete. Current selections for Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR are now being posted.
A selectee is a company selected for further consideration, meaning that the proposal is of interest, but the final decision and contract negotiation is not complete.
Being listed as a selectee on this website is NOT a notification of contract award.
[11/17/25] Navy Launch - Accelerating Commercial Success for Navy SBIR Phase II Awardees
NAVY Launch is an intensely focused program for Navy SBIR Phase II awardees to explore, define (or redefine), and implement a commercialization strategy. View additional information Here.
[10-23-23] Navy's Policy on Selectable, Not Funded Proposals from other Agencies:
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It is the policy of the Department of the Navy (DON) SBIR/STTR programs to only accept and evaluate proposals received in accordance with the SBIR/STTR Policy Directive (PD):
- In response to stated Agency topics contained in a Phase I [PD .4(a)] or direct to Phase II [PD .4(b)(1)(ii)] solicitation issued by DON
- In response to DON Phase I contract deliverable requirements for merit-based Phase II evaluation [PD .4(b)(4)]
- In response to a Request for Proposal for a sequential Phase II as a follow-on award to a current DON award [PD .4(b)(5)]
- In response to a Request for Proposal for a subsequent Phase II from a firm that has a Phase I award from another agency. [PD .4(b)(7)]
A Selectable, Not Funded proposal from another Agency is not a proposal in response to a DON solicitation nor is it an award that can be leveraged as a sequential or subsequent Phase II.
Navy SBIR/STTR
Overview
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Transitions
Newsletter
Fall 2025
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Understanding Transition
Best Practices
Tools/Resources
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Navy STP
Transitions Program
Annual Report
2023-24
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Navy Systems
Commands
SYSCOMs
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NAVY SBIR/STTR
Year in Review
FY-23
September 2024
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NAVY SBIR/STTR
Phase III
Guidebook
Ver 2 March 2020
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