DHS seeks research proposals from small biz
Small businesses can now submit to the Homeland Security Department research proposals that address high-priority technology areas.
Small businesses can now submit to the Homeland Security Department research proposals that address high-priority technology areas, department officials announced today.
The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency released a Small Business Innovation Research program solicitation, which is available at www.fedbizopps.gov and www.dhs.gov. Proposals are due Dec. 15.
Small businesses apply first for a six-month award, not to exceed $100,000, through which they will define the scientific, technical and commercial merit of a particular concept.
Companies that are successful in the first phase may be invited to apply for a two-year award, not to exceed $750,000, to further develop the concept, usually to the prototype stage.
"In addition to acting as the driving force of our nation's economy, small businesses are leaders in developing new and unique technologies," said Charles McQueary, undersecretary for science and technology. "Through the SBIR program, we will introduce HSARPA to small businesses and invite them to be a part of our team."
HSARPA wants proposals for the following research and development topics: