Notice2026-06210
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I, NSF Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I, and NSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track Pilot Pre-Submission Project Pitch Form
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Published
March 31, 2026
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National Science Foundation
Abstract
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 61 (Tuesday, March 31, 2026)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06210]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; NSF
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I, NSF Small
Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I, and NSF SBIR/STTR
Fast-Track Pilot Pre-Submission Project Pitch Form
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second
notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal
Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed
submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance
simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/</a>PRAmain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, Randolph Building, 401 Dulaney
Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92e1e2fefbffe2e6fdd2fce1f4bcf5fde4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7201021e1b1f02061d321c01145c151d04">[email protected]</span></a>. Individuals who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, 365 days a year (including Federal holidays).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments: Comments regarding (a) whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the NSF, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
use, and clarity of the information on respondents; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology should be addressed to the points
of contact in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556.
NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the
collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control
number, and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to
the collection of information that such persons are not required to
respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number.
Title of Collection: NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Program Phase I, NSF Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
Phase I, and NSF Fast-Track Pilot Pre-submission Project Pitch Form.
OMB Control No.: 3145-0282.
Abstract: The NSF Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)
Phase I, Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) Phase I, and
SBIR/STTR Fast-Track Pilot Project Pitch is an NSF SBIR/STTR pre-
submission process that conveys information needed to direct the
proposed SBIR/STTR project to the appropriate NSF Program Director (PD)
for review and possible proposal submission invitation. The Project
Pitch is to be submitted by the applying small business concern (as
``proposer'') to the relevant NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I or Fast-Track Pilot
technology topic. The Project Pitch outlines solicitation-specific
aspects of the project (such as the proposed technology innovation))
and captures the same requested information, as outlined in the NSF
SBIR/STTR Phase I and Fast-Track Program solicitations, but all within
one secure, web-based form. Specifically, the form collects the
submitting proposer company and team information, the proposed
technology innovation; the technical objectives and challenges, and the
market opportunity. The form also allows the proposer to choose (from a
drop-down menu) the most relevant NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I and Fast-Track
Pilot technical topic area, ensuring that the submitted Project Pitch
goes to the most appropriate Program Director. For the SBIR/STTR Fast-
Track Pilot submission, the Project Pitch encompasses the same
questions as outlined in the Phase I Project Pitch but also seeks
responses to three key eligibility requirements: NSF lineage, customer-
discovery experience, and confirmation that the team members are
currently employed by the company. These requirements expand on the
details of the previously required information on the proposed
technology innovation, the market opportunity, and the company and
team, respectively.
Respondents: Small business concerns who submit proposals to NSF's
SBIR/STTR Phase I and Fast-Track Pilot Programs.
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 15,000.
Burden on the Public: 2 hours (per response) for an annual total of
30,000 hours.
Dated: March 27, 2026.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2026-06210 Filed 3-30-26; 8:45 am]
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