NASA Updates System for Small Biz Space Tech Proposals
Published Date: 9/10/2025
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Summary
NASA is updating how small businesses submit proposals and manage awards for their SBIR/STTR programs to make things easier and faster. This affects small businesses aiming to work with NASA, with no new costs but smoother paperwork. They’re asking for your feedback now to keep improving the system!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Easier, faster SBIR/STTR submissions
You are a small business that wants to submit proposals to NASA’s SBIR/STTR programs. NASA is updating the proposal submission and awards management system to make submissions and award management easier and faster and to reduce paperwork.
Update adds no new costs
If you apply for NASA SBIR/STTR awards, NASA says this update will not create new costs for respondents. The change is presented as improving paperwork and processes without adding fees or charges.
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