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America’s Seed Fund: Planting Seeds for Success Under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs

General Services Administration · GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
8cde78d456864075b7dfb17861c9b284
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-09-30
Response deadline
Oct 22, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Washington, DC
Contracting contact
jemeek.morris@gsa.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

Join OSB and the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) for a Monthly OSB National Training (MONT) for information on “America’s Seed Fund: Planting Seeds for Success Under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs.” During this training, you will gain an understanding of these programs designed to stimulate high-tech innovation, meet federal R&D needs, foster entrepreneurship and encourage small businesses to engage in research with commercialization potential, bridging the gap between basic science and market-ready products. Learning Objectives: Overview of the SBIR/STTR program Outline DCAA audits applicable to SBIR/STIR Relay ways small business can prepare for DCAA audits Discuss resources available for small businesses Date & Time: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:00 PM ET (US and Canada) Location: Online (Registration required) Speaker: Amanda Reed, Program Manager, Small Business Outreach Team, DCAA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. About OSB: OSB has nationwide responsibility for GSA’s small business programs and is the chief advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses. OSB collaborates with GSA mission delivery and support offices to meet and exceed statutory prime and subcontracting small business and socio-economic small business goals. OSB promotes small business access to GSA’s nationwide procurement opportunities, ensures small business participation, and provides training. To learn about upcoming training opportunities and access additional resources, visit our Small Business Resources page. Follow us on LinkedIn GSAOSB, visit www.gsa.gov/small-business, or contact an OSB small business specialist.

Contact

Point of contact
Mr. Jemeek Morris
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
jemeek.morris@gsa.gov
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