From: Robert Jacobson <cyberoid@stein2.u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: MISC: SBIR Grants.  Two small problems: $$ and time!
Organization: WORLDESIGN, Seattle

In article <2fbvd8$ktt@news.u.washington.edu>,
Donna Culver  <donna@setd-ctl.nawcad.navy.mil> wrote:

>I don't know if Department of Commerce SBIRs are different from DOD
>ones, but my lab has managed a few SBIRs, and the maximum amount for
>phase II work is $750,000 over 2 years starting in FY94.  (Which is
>now).  The maximum used to be $500,000 over 2 years for phase II.
>Actually, I believe the phase I amount has been raised to $100,000 for
>the 6 month period.

The departments do have different ceilings.

>Another thing, the contract weenies have to take time arguing with you
>over your costs, and the money to pay you does not just sit around
>waiting for you.  It must be released by the SBIR program.  They only
>do that twice a year for phase I's, and once a year for phase II's.
>And, at least you're getting paid to do your miracle work.  We, who
>manage them, get nothing from the SBIR program.  We have to get
>outside funding.

Knowing what you go through, in terms of public information alone, you
have my regards!

>By the way, do you really mean January 18 1993? :)

The correct date for the DOC SBIR solicitation proposals is

        JANUARY 18, 1994

Bob Jacobson