The Department of Education needs a small business to conduct research and development in the social sciences and humanities.
Key Details
The Department of Education is seeking a small business to conduct research and development in the social sciences and humanities through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II program. The solicitation is for a direct-to-phase-II award, which means the selected business will receive funding for a specific project without having to go through the traditional phase-I and phase-II process.
What exactly do they need? The Department of Education is looking for a small business to conduct research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The specific project details are not provided in the solicitation, but the business will be expected to conduct research and development in this area.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a fixed-price contract with a duration of one year. The expected start date is not provided in the solicitation.
How will they pick the winner? The selection will be based on the business's qualifications, experience, and the quality of the proposal. The Department of Education will evaluate the proposals based on the following criteria: technical merit, commercial potential, and the business's ability to complete the project.
When and how do you bid? The proposals are due on June 29, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST. The proposals should be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation and ensure you understand the requirements and expectations.
- Prepare a comprehensive proposal that addresses the evaluation criteria.