Commercialization Readiness Program James A. Sweeney III Air Force CRP Manager Deputy Air Force SBIR PM 1 DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution
“The flying machine which will really fly might be evolved by the combined and continuous efforts of mathematicians and mechanicians in from one million to ten million years” -- The New York Times, 9 October 1903 “We started assembly today” -- Orville Wright’s Diary, 9 October 1903 2 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited.
AF Small Business Vision Increase the use of small businesses as a valued source of skills for innovative, cost effective, customer-focused solutions to warfighter requirements and AF missions, both now and in the future. 3 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 3
Execution of theVision • Enable small businesses to develop innovative technologies • Guide the transition/transfer the technology to the warfighter o T ransition o T ransfer via prime and subcontractor networks o Commercialization 4 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 4
AF Small BusinessView 5 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 5
What Y ou Can Do • Understand the Mission!! • Be a technology problem-solver and innovator , not just a manufacturer • Search technology areas and identify opportunities where your firm is a good fit • Submit proposals aligned with your core business strategy or area of expertise o T ake advantage of all available assistance • Build a network of contacts in theAir Force and programs of record 6 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 6
Air Force FocusAreas Sensors Weapons 15% 9% Nuclear 1% Information 13% Materials 14% Space Platforms Human Systems 14% 7% Electronics/EW 6% Battlespace Environment Air Platforms 2% 18% 7 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited.
What We Are Looking For Revolutionary T echnology to make and keep the fight unfair Game Changing T echnologies Relevant X-51 T o near and mid-term AF needs Providing technical solutions for critical capability gaps Responsive F-35 Innovative Molding Technology T o the “right-now” Rapid Innovation “The World’s Greatest Air Force – Pow ered by Airmen, Fueled by Innovation” Silver Fang Air Force Vision 2013 8 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited.
Air Force R&D Organizations ROME, NY • Air Force Research Laboratory WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OH • Air Force Research Laboratory HILL AFB, UT • Air Force Life Cycle Management Center • Air Force Sustainment Center HANSCOM AFB, MA • Air Force Life Cycle Management Center EDWARDS AFB, CA • Air Force Research Laboratory ARNOLD AFB, TN • Air Force Test Center ARLINGTON, VA TINKER AFB, OK • Air Force Test Center • Air Force Research Laboratory • Air Force Sustainment Center • F-35 Joint Strike Fighter ROBINS AFB, GA KIRTLAND AFB, NM • Air Force Sustainment Center LOS ANGELES AFB, CA • Air Force Research Laboratory • Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center • Space and Missile Systems Center EGLIN AFB, FL MAUI, HI • Air Force Research Laboratory • Air Force Research Laboratory • Air Force Life Cycle Management Center • Air Force Test Center SAN ANTONIO, TX HURLBURT FIELD, FL • Air Force Surgeon General • Air Force Special Operations Command • Air Force Civil Engineer Center 9 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 9
SBIR/STTR Participants • Employees Small hi-tech firms 2% from across the country 12% • Third of applicants 39% 12% are new to the program 13% • 25 percent of 22% awardees are first- time winners 1-9 10-24 25-49 50-99 100-249 250-500 Searching for Innovation from small companies and startups 10 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 10
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II Extensions / Phase 0 Phase I Phase II Sequential Phase II Phase III Enhancements Topic Generation • Pre Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4-5 Year 5-8 Anytime Phase II Phase II Phase 0 Phase I Phase III 1 st Increment 2 nd Increment Topic Generation PII+ Phase II+- Commercialization Readiness Program (CRP) Phase II Phase I Phase II Sequential Phase II Phase III Extension/Enhancement Up to $150K Up to $750K Up to $750K Up to $1.5M Non-SBIR/STTR Contract 9-month award 2-year award Varies Varies Funding Technology Development Technology Testing & Transition / Activity Feasibility Study Prototype / Demonstration Prototype / Demonstration Evaluation Commercialization Number of ~2400 ~500 Varies Varies Varies Proposals Number of ~500 ~190 Varies Varies Varies Awards 11 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 11
PHASE III Transfer to the Defense Community • PURPOSE: Transition a company’s SBIR/STTR effort into hardware or software products, processes or services that benefit the Air Force acquisition community. • SBIR/STTR Phase III refers to work that derives from, extends, or completes an effort made under prior SBIR funding agreements • It is funded with “ Non-SBIR ” sources • Funding can come from: o Either Government and/or the private sector! • NOTE: Once a company has successfully been awarded a SBIR Phase I or Phase II, Phase III awards can be made using a “Non-Competitive” process since competition requirements were satisfied using the previous Phase(s). https://w w w.afsbirsttr.com/Publications/Documents/2016_SBIR_STTR_P hase_III_Desk_Reference.pdf 12 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 12
Commercialization • Commercialization Readiness Program (CRP) authorized by amendment in Sec 5122 of the FY12 National Defense Authorization Act o Identify and accelerate transition of SBIR developed technology o Allow for 1% of SBIR budget to administer CRP • Integral to the success of accelerating SBIR transition o Air Force provides valuable assistance in transitioning technology to military and commercial sectors o Successful Air Force SBIR/STTR contracts may help small businesses get additional non- SBIR funding to transition technology to commercial sector DID YOU KNOW? Approximately 58% of AF Phase II contracts resulted in sales of new products and services based on the innovations developed 13 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 13
Approach to CRP “Boots on the ground” Technology Analysts (TAs) located at Air Force Centers and Technology Directorates • TAs Identify and Verify Customer, Need, & T echnology o Support Technology Interchange Meetings Focused Industry and PEO meetings Targeted DoD SBIR/STTR data mining and due diligence o Continuous Phase II portfolio transitioning Participation in various technology requirements discussions Liaison for adhoc PEO and industry technology needs o Facilitate topic alignment with PEOs o Collaborate with other agencies • Assist in development of Transition Plans (STTP) 14 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 14
STTP: The Basics Transition planning requires relationship building and collaboration! The STTP is a roadmap to transition, where stakeholders work together to plan and identify: All critical stakeholder roles and responsibilities • Current and required transition TRL/MRL of SBIR • Phase II technology Financial strategy - unfunded requirements • Intellectual Property (IP) protection • Risk mitigation • STTP is NOT a contractual document or an application for funds 15 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 15
SBIR CRP Transition Benefits SBIR/STTR transitions bring benefit to the warfighter in cost savings, new capability, greater reliability, or improved performance. STTP Transition Benefits (STTPs designed to provide benefits in multiple areas) Cost Savings 26% Greater Reliability New 18% Capability 26% Improved Performance *Data as of 14 May 2015 30% DID YOU KNOW? Many AF CRP successes are currently in use by the Warfighter 16 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A – Unclassified, Unlimited Distribution DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 16
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