A--SBIR FY26 Phase I Broad Agency Announcement
Technical Objective
The EPA SBIR FY26 Phase I solicitation seeks innovative small business solutions addressing environmental protection, sustainability, and pollution control challenges. The program funds early-stage research and development to demonstrate technical feasibility of novel approaches that advance EPA's mission areas.
Core Technologies
Who Should Apply
Small businesses (500 employees or fewer) with innovative environmental technology solutions and the technical expertise to demonstrate feasibility in Phase I. U.S.-based companies with ability to commercialize environmental innovations are preferred.
Evaluation Criteria
- 1Technical merit and innovation of proposed solution
- 2Feasibility of Phase I research plan
- 3Potential commercial application and market impact
- 4Qualifications of the research team
- 5Alignment with EPA mission and program priorities
Key Dates
| Application Deadline | 2026-11-09 |
Submission Mechanics
Submit proposals via SAM.gov portal by the deadline. Proposals should follow SBIR Phase I guidelines with standard format requirements; contact EPA point of contact for specific page limits and submission format details.
BD Strategic Notes
This is a broad agency announcement without pre-defined topics, allowing flexibility for small businesses to propose solutions across EPA's core environmental focus areas. Strong candidates will demonstrate clear environmental impact, technical feasibility within Phase I scope, and a credible path to commercialization.
Watch Out For
- Detailed solicitation topics and technical requirements not provided in SAM.gov metadata; review full BAA document for specific evaluation criteria and submission requirements
- Standard SBIR restrictions apply: company must be majority U.S. owned and at least 50% employee-owned if structured as ESOP
- Federal employees cannot be involved in the proposed work