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DoD SBIR 25.4 · SBIR · Phase I

N254-018 · Low-Observable Undersea Communications Relay Buoy

Expendable undersea-to-surface communications relay for distributed maritime operations (Department of the Navy).

Closes Tech volume ≤ 20 pg Agency portal
Typical administrative requirements11 requirements · confirm against the solicitation
Page limitsDoD SBIR/STTR BAAMECHANICAL
Technical volume ≤ 20 pg
Cover sheet, cost volume and commercialization material are typically excluded from the count — confirm exclusions in the live solicitation.
20 pg
FontDoD SBIR/STTR BAAMECHANICAL
≥ 12 pt, no compression
Use a standard serif/sans face; condensed or narrow variants are commonly disallowed.
≥ 12 pt
MarginsDoD SBIR/STTR BAAMECHANICAL
≥ 1.0″ on all four sides
Margins are measured from the PDF page box and usually include headers and footers.
≥ 1.0″
Line spacingDoD SBIR/STTR BAAMECHANICAL
Single-spacing minimum
No more restrictive than single; tables and figures are typically exempt.
Single+
Required sectionsDoD SBIR/STTR BAASEMANTIC
All mandated technical sections present
Match the solicitation's required structure and headings exactly — a mismatched heading is a known reject trigger.
Required
EligibilityDoD SBIR/STTR BAASEMANTIC
US small business, < 500 employees
>50% US-owned and controlled by individuals; for SBIR the PI's primary employment must be with the firm at award.
SBC
Foreign ownershipDoD SBIR/STTR BAASEMANTIC
FOCI / foreign-affiliation disclosure
Disclose foreign ownership, control or influence and the foreign affiliations of key personnel where required.
Disclose
RegistrationsDoD SBIR/STTR BAASEMANTIC
SAM.gov + UEI active; SBC registry
Active SAM.gov registration and a valid Unique Entity ID at submission; SBA Company Registry for SBIR/STTR.
Active
Cost volumeDoD SBIR/STTR BAASEMANTIC
Separate cost volume within the topic ceiling
Submitted separately from the technical volume and within the program/topic funding ceiling.
Separate
AI-use disclosureDoD SBIR/STTR BAASEMANTIC
Disclose assistive AI use
Generative AI may typically assist with editing/formatting only; substantive content must be human-authored and any use disclosed where required.
If used
DeadlineDoD SBIR/STTR BAAMECHANICAL
Submit via the agency portal by Jul 23, 2026
The full electronic submission, including every volume, must be certified before the closing date/time.
Jul 23
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