NASA Corrects Small Business Tech Proposal Submission Guidelines
Published Date: 9/17/2025
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NASA fixed some details about how small businesses submit proposals and manage awards for their SBIR/STTR programs. If you’re a small business aiming to work with NASA, these updates make the process clearer and smoother. No big changes to costs or deadlines, just better info to help you shine!
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