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

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) issued this presolicitation notice for the NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), identified by solicitation number 80NSSC26R0003. This procurement vehicle transition facilitates the acquisition of research and development activities from small businesses under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), SBIR Ignite, and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for Phase I and Phase II projects. The solicitation is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AJ11 for General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; Basic Research.

The BAA establishes the core objectives, funding parameters, proposal preparation instructions, and eligibility criteria for the program. NASA intends to solicit proposals for specific funding opportunities by releasing individual appendices throughout the effective period of the BAA, which has a response deadline of September 30, 2027. Each appendix will detail specific research and technology subtopics and submission instructions. While the exact number of planned updates is not fixed, the agency anticipates releasing two to three appendices per fiscal year. Requirements detailed within these appendices will take precedence over the general BAA instructions in the event of a conflict.

The procurement is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside. Administrative oversight is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with Kenneth E. Albright serving as the point of contact. The notice includes three attachments: an SF30 modification form, a link to the NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I website, and the primary 2026-2027 SBIR STTR Broad Agency Announcement document. All activities are conducted in accordance with FAR 35.016 regulations regarding Broad Agency Announcements.