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2013 Omnibus Solicitation
The SBIR/STTR Omnibus Solicitation consists of a parent funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for SBIR, a parent FOA for STTR, and narrative descriptions of the programs and research topics.
These FOAs are intended to support small business innovation research across a broad spectrum of topic areas. U.S. small businesses that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the research and development missions of the awarding components identified in the Omnibus solicitation are encouraged to submit investigator-initiated SBIR/STTR grant applications in response to the identified topics. Applicants may also consider other areas of research within the mission of any of the awarding components and submit an SBIR/STTR application.
The issuance of the PHS 2013-2 Omnibus FOAs implements some, but not all, of the provisions of the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. Provisions implemented with the current Omnibus issuances include:
- New award guidelines and maximum award size (see the FOAs for details).
- Allows applicants to sub-contract with a federal laboratory without the need for an SBA waiver (required previously).
- Allows applicants to request up to $5,000 to obtain their own Technical Assistance vendor if they wish. In doing so, applicants cannot qualify for the NIH-provided Technical Assistance Programs.
HHS will issue guidance to the community as it implements various provisions from the reauthorization. For further details, see NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-13-027 or check the NIH implementation plan website.
SBIR Program
PA-13-088, PHS 2013-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, FDA and ACF for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44])
Receipt Dates: April 5, 2013; August 5, 2013; December 5, 2013
STTR Program
PA-13-089, PHS 2013-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH for Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Applications (Parent STTR [R41/R42])
Receipt Dates: April 5, 2013; August 5, 2013; December 5, 2013
For information about past SBIR and STTR Omnibus Solicitations, click here.
