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    Next Specific Topic Solicitation Opportunity:
    Air Force SBIR CSO X24.6 Direct to Phase II (D2P2)
    Open Date: April 24, 2024 Close Date: May 23, 2024
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    The Specific Topic program seeks innovative solutions for a very particular problem set with clearly-defined requirements as defined by an Air Force end user or customer. At times, the topics and requirements are not a dual-use capability, but rather, are specific to the DoD or DAF and solutions are proposed to those specific needs.

    Specific Topic Phase Information

    The Specific Topic operates in a Phase I, followed by a Phase II or Direct to Phase II approach.
    SBIR/STTR Process
    How does the Specific Topic

    Phase I

    work?

    A contract minimum of $180K is awarded to accomplish the following:

    • Six-month period of performance
    • Work with identified end user to address specific capability gap or problem statement
    • Conduct technical feasibility study
    • Delivers preliminary and final reports, and prepares Phase II application

    Goal: Conduct feasibility-related experimental or theoretical research related to the overarching problem statement.

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    What goes on during Specific Topic

    Phase II

    ?

    Typical Phase II

    • Maximum award of $1.8M
    • Up to 24-month period of performance
    • Work with identified end user to continue R&D and further develop the technology solution from the completed Phase I
    • Deliver milestones in accordance with proposal milestone schedule

    Goal: Continue the R/R&D effort from the completed Phase I award where the proposal has sufficient scientific and technical feasibility and merit. Specific Topic Phase II awards frequently result in development of a prototype. 

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    Direct to Phase II (D2P2)

    A contract minimum of $1.8M is awarded to accomplish the following:

    • Must demonstrate sufficient scientific and technical feasibility and merit to be eligible
    • Up to 24-month period of performance
    • Work with identified end user to continue R&D and further develop the technology solution
    • Deliver milestones in accordance with proposal milestone schedule

    Goal: Initiate a Direct to Phase II award where the proposal has sufficient scientific and technical feasibility and merit despite the lack of a Phase I award. Specific Topic Phase II awards frequently result in development of a prototype.

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    Next Specific Topic Solicitation Opportunity:
    Air Force SBIR CSO X24.6 Direct to Phase II (D2P2)
    Open Date: April 24, 2024 Close Date: May 23, 2024
    * Dates are subject to change
    Countdown to Open

    The Specific Topic typically follows the OSD BAA Solicitation Schedule. Learn more about current and future solicitations.

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    ?

    Specific Topic solicitations are dependent upon the relevant Air Force or Space Force end user. If you are an Airman or Guardian with a particular problem set, reach out to the Specific Topic team to help find a solution!

    • Specific Topic solicitation opportunities are open to all DAF organizations
    • The Specific Topic Program can help you define a Topic as a Problem Statement, defining and listing requirements in specific requests for proposals that meet limited scope solution sets
    • Interested program offices will receive funding from AFWERX to use for their Specific Topic
    • Funding decisions will be made and prioritized based upon alignment with DoD priorities

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