> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.samsearch.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SBIR/STTR Contract Pages

> Small business R&D topics — phases, status lifecycle, and timeline

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  SBIR/STTR was removed from [Search](/features/search) in version 3.2.0. SBIR/STTR **contract detail pages** remain available for existing topics you open from saved results or direct links.
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**SBIR** (Small Business Innovation Research) and **STTR** (Small Business Technology Transfer) are federally mandated R\&D programs for small businesses.

| Program  | Key difference                                        |
| -------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **SBIR** | Small business performs R\&D                          |
| **STTR** | Requires a university or research institution partner |

## Header

* **SBIR** or **STTR** badge
* **Topic Number** — e.g., `DAF26BX02-NV500` (not a SAM.gov solicitation ID)
* Agency abbreviation, Posted date, Due date

## Status lifecycle

| Status          | Meaning                                               |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **Pre-release** | Topic announced; applications not yet accepted        |
| **Open**        | Accepting applications between Open Date and Due Date |
| **Closed**      | Submission window ended                               |

## Phase structure

| Phase         | Typical scope                                    |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Phase I**   | Feasibility study (\~6 months, \~$150K–$300K)    |
| **Phase II**  | Prototype development (\~2 years, \~$750K–$1.5M) |
| **Phase III** | Commercialization — non-SBIR funding             |

The page shows which phases are included in the topic.

## Fields & sidebar

* **Program** — SBIR or STTR
* **Branch** — issuing military branch or agency office
* **Timeline** — Release Date (pre-release starts), Open Date, Due Date

## Description sections

Objective, Description, Phase I requirements, Phase II requirements, Phase III vision, Keywords, Point of Contact.

## Attachments

Usually a **Topic Link** to the official solicitation on the agency site.

<Info>
  SBIR Phase I does not require prior SBIR experience. Many first-time applicants win Phase I awards. Phase II is competitive and typically requires successful Phase I completion.
</Info>

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