Department of War (DoW) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Solicitations (Amendment 01)

The Department of the Army, via the W27P USA ACQ SPT CTR, is managing the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of War Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs under solicitation number W5170126R0001. This initiative seeks to stimulate technological innovation by increasing the participation of small businesses in federal research and development, providing new technology to the Warfighter, and expanding the defense industrial base through commercialization. The requirement is classified under NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AC11 NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH. This solicitation is designated as an SBA (SBA) set-aside.

Work is located in Arlington, Virginia, and the current response deadline for this solicitation is April 22, 2026. Department of War Services and Components may release individual research topics once a month throughout the fiscal year, typically pre-releasing on the first Wednesday of each month. Each individual release carries its own specific open and close dates. Amendment 01 updates the program to include revisions to Discretionary Technical and Business Assistance, the SBA Company Registry, and submission details, while also introducing a Direct to Phase II Program for STTR solicitations. Alicia Toth is the point of contact for this notice.