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Government Shutdown and SBIR/STTR
Effective January 31, 2026, the Government is in a shutdown status given a lapse in appropriations. During a shutdown, not all government personnel are furloughed but there may be impacts to the following DON SBIR/STTR processes:
- Proposal evaluation
- Contract negotiation and award
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
[1/29/26] 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. Navy Launch will be presenting 8 virtual Commercialization workshops and 3 Private Capital Forum Events.
The next workshop will be focused on: Finding Product-Market Fit in Commercial Markets, and will be held on February 3, 2026.
Learn about these great opportunities available to you!
Visit Navy Launch Website
[1/29/25] Navy SBIR Office Hours
The Navy SBIR will host its next virtual Office Hours on Wednesday February 25 at 12:00 p.m. ET. This is a one-hour virtual session dedicated to guiding you through DON SBIR/STTR program as well as updates, and allowing you the space to ask questions.
Learn more about Navy SBIR Office Hours and register for the event Here
[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.
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
[12/18/25] 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.
[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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