SBA Handbook for SBIR Proposal Preparation
Preface
The purpose of this publication is to enhance the ability of small businesses to compete effectively in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs. In order to participate in these programs, firms submit SBIR proposals to federal agencies in direct response to specific solicitations.
Accordingly, the primary emphasis of this publication is on proposal preparation. As proposal submission is the culmination of a planning process, prudent firms devote attention to planning their proposal prior to the actual writing.
This publication contains three chapters corresponding to a process through which your firm determines the suitability of SBIR participation, selects projects, and finally prepares proposals.
Chapter I describes the SBIR program and how it can relate to other aspects of your business.
Chapter II presents suggestions for gathering information necessary to determine the suitability of any project for an SBIR program. Such information includes information on federal agencies (who solicit research and development efforts), technology and commercial markets.
Chapter III discusses specific items you should consider in preparing your proposal. The content of this chapter is based on information provided by technical evaluators within various agencies who reviewed SBIR proposals and on a sample of written evaluator comments.
This publication was prepared by the:
Office of Technology, U.S. Small Business Administration
