NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is utilizing a Broad Agency Announcement to procure research and development activities from small businesses for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 period. This solicitation, identified by number 8000, covers Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), SBIR Ignite, and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I and Phase II projects. The procurement is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside and is classified under NAICS 541713 for Research and Development in Nanotechnology as well as PSC AJ11 for General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; Basic Research.

The primary announcement document establishes fundamental objectives, funding information, eligibility criteria, and proposal preparation instructions. NASA intends to release approximately two to three appendices each fiscal year to solicit proposals for specific funding opportunities. These appendices will contain detailed research and technology subtopics along with instructions for submitting proposal packages. In instances where specific requirements in an appendix conflict with the master announcement, the requirements in the appendix take precedence for that specific opportunity.

The response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is September 30, 2027. Documentation associated with the notice includes the formal Broad Agency Announcement PDF and a link to the agency’s program website. Kenneth E. Albright is the listed point of contact for this notice, which was published and last updated on April 17, 2026.