Stimulating Innovation and the U.S. Economy through U.S. Department of Transportation’s

1. Stimulating Innovation and the U.S. Economy through U.S. Department of Transportation’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 2012 National SBIR/STTR Fall Conference Portland, Oregon November 13-15, 2012

2. How SBIR Supports the Mission of DOT • SBIR is key element of DOT’s R&D Program that addresses high priority research gaps • Research topics are developed to align with Secretary LaHood’s strategic priorities and SBA guidance (manufacturing and energy efficiency/renewable energy) while also incorporating specific modal priorities • Distracted driving • Rail safety • “Green” technologies Clockwise from top: distraction.gov image, Wikimedia commons image, Volpe Center photo. 2

3. Snapshot of participation in U.S. DOT’s SBIR Program by Operating Administration 2009 2010 2011 2012 Federal Aviation Administration* -- X -- X Federal Highway Administration X X X X Federal Railroad Administration X X X X Federal Transit Administration X X X X Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration X X X X National Highway Traffic Safety Administration X X X X Research and Innovative Technology Administration/ITS Joint Program Office** X X X X Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety X X X X Administration Maritime Administration -- -- -- -- St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation -- -- -- -- *Excused by Legislation: FAA contributed to the U.S. DOT’s SBIR Program from 1985 to 2005. **The Research and Innovative Technology Administration administers the SBIR Program through the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. 3

4. FY2009-2012 Research Topic Areas

5. 2013 Solicitation Schedule • 2013.1 Solicitation • 2013.1 Solicitation Opens December 10, 2012 • 2013.1 Solicitation Closes March 4, 2013 • Completed Technical Evaluations & Recommendations for Award Due April 10, 2013 • Awards Processed April - May, 2013 • 2013.2 Solicitation • Call for topics distributed to DOT agencies January 28, 2013 • Topic descriptions due to the SBIR Program Office March 25, 2013 • 2013.2 Solicitation Opens June 20, 2013 • 2013.2 Solicitation Closes August 29, 2013 • Completed Technical Evaluations & Recommendations for Award Due October 8, 2013 • Awards Processed October - November, 2013 www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir

6. DOT Solicitation Process • Solicitations are posted on the website at http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir and FedBiz Ops • Requests for clarifications/questions on research topics can be submitted to the Program Office staff • Submission of proposals via secured website is a requirement • Selection notifications issued to all applicants within 60 days of solicitation close date • Program Office does not accept unsolicited proposals 6

7. Phase I Proposal Submission Process DO’S • Read the Solicitation and follow all the instructions for submission • Register in the Company Registry database • Obtain DUNs numbers prior to proposal submission • Register in System for Award Management (SAM) • Follow the procedures for requesting clarifications/questions on research topics • Ensure your proposal aligns with the scope of the research topic • Provide qualifications for key personnel other than PI • Submit completed proposal via secure website • Submit your proposals early • Check to ensure completed appendices are all included • Sign both technical and cost proposal 7

8. Phase I Proposal Submission Process DON’TS DO NOT . . . • Send proposals via email • Send duplicate proposals • Ask the Program Office for guidance on whether or not your company should submit a proposal • Request an extension • Create arbitrary overhead, indirect or profit rates • Wait until the deadline to submit your proposal 8

9. DOT SBIR Program – Proposal Evaluation Process – Phase I • Evaluation teams are established for each research topic • Teams are comprised of 3 federal employees who are subject matter experts (SMEs) • Teams have 4 weeks to complete evaluations and submit to the Program Office • Four evaluation factors: • Scientific and Technical Merit • Adequacy of the Work Plan • Qualifications of the Investigators • Adequacy of the Supporting Staff and Facilities • Award Process – 8-10 weeks from receipt of completed evaluations and recommendations for award 9

10. U.S. DOT SBIR Reauthorization Implementation Highlights • Opportunity for all DOT Phase I awardees beginning in FY13 to submit Phase II proposals within 30 days of Phase I completion • Outreach on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention and Detection • Outreach to Women-Owned and Minority-Owned Businesses • Continue to fund supplemental Phase II projects to promote commercialization.

11. Opportunities outside of DOT SBIR Program • University Transportation Center Program – http://utc.dot.gov • Transportation Research Board – http://www.trb.org • Fed Biz Ops – http://www.fbo.gov • DOT/Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization – http://www.osdbu.dot.gov • Challenge.gov • Check DOT agency websites for BAAs, RFIs and other research opportunities 11

12. U.S. DOT SBIR Contact Information Rachael Sack, Program Director Rachael.Sack@dot.gov 617.494.6352 Linda Duck, Program Office Analyst Linda.duck@dot.gov 617.494.3435 Jeanne Rossetsky, Program Contracting Officer Jeanne.Rossetsky@dot.gov 617.494.3853 http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir 12