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Air Force SBIR/STTR
Commercialization Readiness Program
Christine Villa
Gavin Tovrea
BRTRC Federal Solutions
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SBIR/STTR: Three Phased Programs
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Note: Air Force Phase II efforts are awarded at an initial value not to exceed $750,000.
AF FY17 SBIR Budget:
$315.3M
AF FY17 STTR Budget:
$44.35M
SBIR/STTR is relationship based – get to know your
customer!
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• Phase III is the commercialization of SBIR/STTR-funded technologies
into goods or services in the private sector or federal agency, such as:
• Follow-on R/R&D,
• Commercial application, and/or
• Production in the private sector or with a federal agency
• Transitioning to Phase III often crawled through the “Valley of Death”
• To accelerate the transition of SBIR/STTR-developed technologies,
products and services to Phase III and into the acquisition process,
Congress created the Commercialization Readiness Program (CRP)
• NDAA FY2006 (PL 109-163, Section 252) created the Commercialization Pilot
Program (CPP) for DoD SBIR only
• NDAA FY2012 (PL 112-81, Section 5122) renamed CPP to CRP
• Supports both SBIR and STTR Programs
• Increased reporting requirements
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Phase III &
Commercialization Readiness Program
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• Commercialization is a very broad term encompassing any kind of
commercial activity (e.g. sales, investments) in government or private sector.
• Phase III Award is a contract from DoD (or subcontract from a DoD supplier)
which is certified by the contracting officer that efforts derive from, extend, or
complete a prior SBIR/STTR award.
• "Derives from" refers to work that traces back to efforts performed under prior SBIR/STTR contracts or grants
• "Extends" means the work can be for other applications not researched or performed in prior SBIR/STTR efforts
• "Completes" means commercialization of the prior SBIR/STTR research into a commercial product or application
• Per statute, SBIR/STTR funding can NOT be used for Phase III.
• Government has the right to issue Phase III sole-source contracts (with J&A) &
Prime contractors can award Phase III subcontracts on a sole-source basis.
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Commercialization & Phase III Award
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AF Approach to CRP
• Facilitate topic alignment with Acquisition Program Executive
Offices (PEOs)
• Identify and Verify Customer, Need, & Technology
• Support Technology Interchange Meetings (TIMs) • Focused Industry and PEO meetings
• Targeted DoD SBIR/STTR data mining and due diligence
• Facilitate and support Small Business Industry Days (SBIDs) • Center/PEO targeted events, for entire SB community not just SBIR
• Continuous Phase II portfolio transitioning • Participation in various technology requirements discussions
• Liaison for ad hoc PEO and industry technology needs
• Assist in development of Transition Plans (STTP)
“Boots on the ground”: SBIR Acquisition R&D Technology Analysts
(TAs) located at Air Force Centers and Technology Directorates
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CRP Operating Construct
Phase III CRP Phase II
Phase I
Phase I
Phase I
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
Pre-Concept Refinement Material Solution Analysis
Technology Development Engineering and Manufacturing Development
Production & Deployment
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Top
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AF Strategic Focus Areas
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To support the diverse portfolio of Research, Development, Test and
Evaluation (RDT&E), AF SBIR/STTR will focus on three strategic areas:
• Advancing REVOLUTIONARY, game-changing technologies
(including capability demonstration and experimentation) to make and
keep the fight unfair.
• Maturing RELEVANT technology in support of Air Force Major
Commands and Service Core Functions.
• Developing RESPONSIVE technologies to meet time critical
warfighter (MAJCOM/COCOM) needs.
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AF Technology Focus Areas
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Information 11%
Space Platforms
14%
Air Platforms 18%
Battlespace 1%
Electronics/EW 7%
Human Systems 8%
Materials 15%
Nuclear 1%
Sensors 17%
Weapons 8%
Goal: Maximize benefits
to the warfighter while
providing best opportunity
for small business
commercial success.
Benefits:
• New capability
• Greater reliability
• Cost savings
• Improved performance and safety (risk reduction)
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Air Force R&D Organizations ROME, NY • Air Force Research Laboratory
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OH • Air Force Research Laboratory
• Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
ARLINGTON, VA • Air Force Research Laboratory
• F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
ROBINS AFB, GA • Air Force Sustainment Center
MAUI, HI • Air Force Research Laboratory
SAN ANTONIO, TX • Air Force Surgeon General
• Air Force Civil Engineer Center
HURLBURT FIELD, FL • Air Force Special Operations Command
EGLIN AFB, FL • Air Force Research Laboratory
• Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
• Air Force Test Center
KIRTLAND AFB, NM • Air Force Research Laboratory
• Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
ARNOLD AFB, TN • Air Force Test Center
HANSCOM AFB, MA • Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
EDWARDS AFB, CA • Air Force Research Laboratory
• Air Force Test Center
HILL AFB, UT • Air Force Sustainment Center
LOS ANGELES AFB, CA • Space and Missile Systems Center
TINKER AFB, OK • Air Force Sustainment Center
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STTP
Collaboration at Work
21 Major Defense Contractors Participating
AFRL Managers & SBIR/STTR Phase II Firms
Major Defense Contractors
AF Centers/PEOs
AF SBIR/STTR Transition Team
RX RW RV RI RD RY RQ 711 HPW AFOSR
Transition Team
Support
Center
Needs
SBIR Technology
Solutions
Industry
Needs
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• GOAL: Increase collaboration between the AF and Major
Defense Contractors (MDC) to accelerate technology
transition
• Annually AF issues a TIM call via FBO announcement
• 6-9 MDCs participate each year
• 15-week process training and facilitating MDC as they identify and
vet SBIR/STTR technologies that meet their needs to become
candidates for STTPs
• Utilize SWIFT tool for data mining and workflow tracking
• Event hosted by MDC conducting one-on-one sessions under a NDA
• Hotwash & post-event follow-up on outcomes and STTP facilitation
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Technology Interchange Meetings (TIM)
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• GOAL: Increase Small Business participation in AF supply chain and
technology transition activities
• 2-3 day event targets a specific AF Center/PEO • Armament SBID, July 2014
• Test Center (AFTC) SBID, November 2014
• Sustainment (AFSC) SBID, July 2015
• Space and Missile Center (SMC) SBID, October 2016
• Broader than SBIR/STTR! Open to all Small Businesses with technical capabilities that may meet
the AF Center/PEO needs
• Track 1 – Products: Small Businesses present products/capabilities/technologies that may fit AF needs
• Track 2 – Market Research: Air Force Center/PEOs present opportunities coming up in the next 24
months that are appropriate for small businesses to serve as the prime contractor
• Track 3 – SBIR/STTR Transition: Private TIM-like one-on-one sessions on SBIR/STTR technologies for
potential transition to PEO programs/systems
• Educational Sessions (e.g. IP Protection, DCAA Audits, SBIR/STTR, Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF))
• Exhibit Hall & Networking Opportunities
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Small Business Industry Days (SBID)
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CRP Transition Planning “Ingredients”
The “Bull’s Eye”
1. Air Force Customer
2. Capability Gap or Need
3. Relevant & Desired SBIR Technology
Examples of Transition Paths
• Acquisition Program of Record
• Technology Risk Reduction Effort
• Deploy Prototype System Directly into Theater
• MAJCOM/Combatant Command Application (not Acquisition PoR)
• Upgrade to Fielded System (i.e., Sustainment)
• Contract Capture Opportunity for Major Defense Company
AF CRP looks for ROI on its SBIR/STTR Projects
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SBIR Technology Transition Plan (STTP)
Consists of 8 Sections:
1) Management Summary • 1 Page, Synopsis of Document
2) Target Application & Stakeholders
3) Technology Maturation • Describes technology development tasks,
timelines, readiness levels, & deliverables
4) Transition Strategy • Crux of plan - ID’s destination & application for
technology while conveying plausibility
5) Financial Strategy • Critical - conveys interest in financial terms!
6) Risk Management
7) Intellectual Property Protection
8) Stakeholders Roles, Responsibilities
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Phase II+
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The AF CRP manages “Phase II+” efforts, those projects that are
beyond the initial Phase II award.
PHASE II+ project may be:
• Phase II Extension (up to $750K and additional schedule needed to complete the
project),
• Phase II Enhancement (matching funds up to $750K and additional schedule
needed to increase the scope of the initial project), or
• Phase II Follow-on (additional Phase II award for matching funds up to $1.5M with
a period of performance of 24 months).
Focus on Transition/Commercialization & Return on Investment (ROI)
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Focuses SBIR/STTR program on Air Force &
Major Defense Contractor tech-based needs
Aligns processes to align & connect
stakeholders
Establishes clear lines of communication
Is a cost sharing program
– Stakeholders financially assist Technology Transition
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AF CRP Summary
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• Phase III Desk Reference 2016
• Achievements – 2015 Success Stories
• AF SBIR/STTR Advantage Newsletter
• Economic Impact Study (2014)
www.afsbirsttr.com/Publications
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Resources
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AF CRP PEO
SBIR Acquisition R&D Technology Analysts
Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)
Don Williams
AF Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) &
AF Test Center (AFTC)
Anthony Androsky
Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) &
AF Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)
Lance Chenault (Robins AFB)
Seth Turnipseed (Tinker AFB)
Mario Rios (Hill AFB)
AF Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)
Walt Fenstermacher (Wright-Patterson)
Gavin Tovrea (Eglin)
Joe Minior (Hanscom)
Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC)
Ray Wells
Natalya Turner
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AFRL – 711 HPW & RX & RQ & RY
Donna McBroom
AFRL – RD & RV
Michael Williams
AFRL – RW
Shelly Leugers
AFRL – RI
Michael Bilinski
Visit www.afsbirsttr.com/CommercializationReadinessProgram
For general questions, contact [email protected]
AF CRP TD
SBIR Acquisition R&D Technology Analysts