Stacy L Chin explains that the SBIR Reauthorization Act will cap how many Phase 1 and Phase 2 proposals companies can submit to federal agencies starting in 2027. The caps, which vary by agency, end the old strategy of submitting dozens of proposals and force companies to focus on quality over quantity.
For some years, some companies treated pursuing SBIRs like a number game. You know, like a spray and pray approach. Submit enough proposals, target enough agencies, and eventually something will stick. Well, that's coming to an end. The SBIR Reauthorization Act is now requiring agencies to establish limits on how many Phase 1 and Phase 2 proposals a company can submit each year. And these caps can vary by agency and won't take into effect until 2027. But either way, the direction is clear.
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