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 2011 National SBIR/STTR Fall Conference, New Orleans, LA November 6 - 9, 2011

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 2008 2009 2010 2011 Federal Aviation Administration* -- -- 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 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. 2012 Solicitation Schedule • 2012.1 Solicitation • 2012.1 Solicitation Opens October 11, 2011 • 2012.1 Solicitation Closes December 12, 2011 • Completed Technical Evaluations & Recommendations for Award Due February 13, 2012 • Awards Processed February - March 2012 • 2012.2 Solicitation • Call for topics distributed to DOT agencies January 9, 2012 • Topic descriptions due to the SBIR Program Office February 24, 2012 • 2012.2 Solicitation Opens April 2, 2012 • 2012.2 Solicitation Closes June 5, 2012 • Completed Technical Evaluations & Recommendations for Award Due July 16, 2012 • Awards Processed August/Sept. 2012

5. 12.1 Solicitation Research Topics http://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 • Recommendations for award are posted on website approximately 10-12 weeks after Solicitation is closed • 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 • Follow the procedures for requesting clarifications/questions on research topics • Submit your proposals early • Ensure your proposal aligns with the scope of the research topic • Check to ensure completed appendices are all included • Sign both technical and cost proposal • Provide qualifications for key personnel other than PI • Submit completed proposal via secure website • Obtain CCR and DUNs numbers prior to proposal submission 7

8. Phase I Proposal Submission Process DON’TS • Proposals will not be accepted via email • Do not send duplicate proposals • The Program Office will not provide guidance on whether or not your company should submit a proposal • Requests for extensions will not be approved • Create arbitrary overhead, indirect or profit rates, be ready to provide the Government evidence and rationale to support the rate(s) • 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 60 days 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. SBIR Program - Goals for FY 2012 • Greater emphasis on commercialization – re-engineered Phase II proposal requirements and evaluation criteria • Collaborate with NIST MEP on Phase II, II B projects when appropriate • Pilot Phase IIB Bridge Financing Program to further accelerate commercialization of program’s innovations • Expedite processing of Phase II contracts by using various contract types • Establish a pilot SBIR Technology Transfer (TT) approach that optimizes commercialization potential while expanding Federal TT • Be poised to implement policy/process changes resulting from impending SBIR Reauthorization 10

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 Leisa Moniz, Program Director Leisa.moniz@dot.gov 617.494.3793 Linda Duck, Program Office Analyst Linda.duck@dot.gov 617.494.3435 Don MacGee, Program Contracting Officer Donald.MacGee@dot.gov 617.494.2803 http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir 12