SBIR/STTR Program Reauthorization
Congressional authorization of the SBIR and STTR programs expired on Sept. 30, 2025. Without reauthorization or extension of the SBIR and STTR program authority, NASA cannot release new SBIR/STTR solicitations nor fund any new SBIR/STTR awards. Awards made prior to Sept. 30, 2025, will not be impacted. We are actively tracking the progress of program authorization in Congress and, during the program authorization lapse, we will continue nominal operations, including the administration of ongoing contracts. We will resume the release of any new solicitations and the funding of new awards when the program is reauthorized. This is an evolving situation, and we will update this page with additional information and resources as they become available.
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NASA SBIR/STTR Help Desk
Do you have a general question about the NASA SBIR/STTR program or are you not sure where to begin? Our Help Desk is here for you! Email the NASA SBIR/STTR Help Desk at agency-sbir@mail.nasa.gov.
Centers & Mission Directorates
The NASA Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program works in collaboration with NASA centers and mission directorates. Those interested in submitting proposals may communicate with the designated NASA personnel listed below to learn about the needs and objectives of the specific mission programs.
NASA personnel will not be able to engage in communications relating to the solicitations, proposals, or the evaluation results when a solicitation is active and when proposals are under review. During proposal review communication should only occur through the SBIR/STTR Contracting Officer and the SBIR/STTR Program Manager.
| Name | Center / Mission Directorate | |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Laier | Gary.E.Laier@nasa.gov | Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) |
| Dr. Ryszard (Rich) Pisarski | Ryszard.L.Pisarski@nasa.gov | Ames Research Center (ARC) |
| Brandon White | Brandon.L.White@nasa.gov | Glenn Research Center (GRC) |
| Dr. Quenton Bonds | Quenton.Bonds@nasa.gov | Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) |
| Mark Davidson | Mark.H.Davidson@jpl.nasa.gov | Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) |
| Dr. Shobhana Gupta | Shobhana.Gupta@nasa.gov | Johnson Space Center (JSC) |
| Michael (Mike) Vinje | Michael.E.Vinje@nasa.gov | Kennedy Space Center (KSC) |
| Eileen Nelson | Eileen.S.Nelson@nasa.gov | Langley Research Center (LaRC) |
| Dave Truitt | David.C.Truitt@nasa.gov | Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) |
| — | — | Stennis Space Center (SSC) |
| — | — | Aeronautics Mission Directorate (ARMD) |
| — | — | Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate – Space Operations Mission Directorate (ESDMD-SOMD) |
| Eric Ting | Eric.B.Ting@nasa.gov | Science Mission Directorate (SMD) |
| Dr. Keith Woodman | Keith.L.Woodman@nasa.gov | Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) |
| — | — | Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) |
Program Management
The NASA SBIR/STTR Program Management Office, which operates the program in conjunction with NASA Mission Directorates and Centers, is hosted at the NASA Ames Research Center. The Space Technology Mission Directorate provides overall policy direction for implementation of the NASA SBIR/STTR program.
Program Executive: Jason L. Kessler, Jason.L.Kessler@nasa.gov
Deputy Program Executive: Damian Taylor, Damian.Taylor@nasa.gov
Program Manager: Carlos Torrez, Carlos.Torrez@nasa.gov
Procurement: Kenneth Albright, Kenneth.E.Albright@nasa.gov
