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

The NASA SBIR/STTR FY 2026‑2027 Broad Agency Announcement establishes the framework for NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. It authorizes NASA to issue multiple appendices throughout FY 2026‑27, each containing specific research sub‑topics, proposal due dates, and submission instructions. Eligible U.S. small businesses (≤ 500 employees) can compete for Phase I feasibility studies (up to $225,000, 6‑month POP) and Phase II development projects (up to $1,275,000, up to 24‑month POP). The BAA also provides optional Technical & Business Assistance (TABA) funding ($6,500 for Phase I, $50,000 for Phase II) and an I‑Corps commercialization program (up to $30,000 for STTR Phase I). All work must be performed in the United States, with the principal investigator primarily employed by the small business. Offerors must maintain active SAM and SBA registrations, disclose any foreign affiliations, and comply with NASA’s data‑rights and export‑control requirements. • Eligibility: U.S. small business (≤ 500 employees), PI ≥ 50 % employed by the firm, no majority venture‑capital ownership. • Funding limits: Phase I ≤ $225 k; Phase II ≤ $1.275 M (including TABA). • Submission: Electronic only, via NASA‑specified portal; each appendix will detail the exact deadline. • Key requirements: SAM & SBA registrations, foreign‑affiliation disclosure, PI employment, American‑made equipment (or approved foreign vendor). • Optional supports: TABA, I‑Corps, capital‑commitment letters for Phase II.