IMPORTANT UPDATE: Effective 1 October 2025, SBIR/STTR program authorization has expired. New activity is paused; ongoing awards remain valid. Awardees are encouraged to contact their TPOCs and contracting officers with questions regarding active awards.
The DAF SBIR/STTR program is designed to deliver innovative technology to Airmen and Guardians more quickly. It does this by directly connecting small businesses with DAF customers to find and mature solutions to specific needs. This process creates a streamlined path for commercial innovation to enter the DAF, helping to overcome traditional acquisition barriers.