**THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR PROPOSASLS UNDER THE ARMY SPARTN SBIR BAA 20.5 IS EXTENDED FROM 8 OCTOBER 2020 AT 12:00 PM ET TO 8 OCTOBER 2020 AT 5:00 PM ET.**

*Page 17, information regarding Topic Q&A question submission date is updated to read as follows: "

The DSIP Topic Q&A for this BAA opens on September 8, 2020 and closes to new questions on September 24, 2020 at 12:00 PM ET. Once the BAA closes to proposal submission, no communication of any kind with the topic author or through Topic Q&A regarding your submitted proposal is allowed.

Proposing firms are advised to monitor Topic Q&A during the BAA period for questions and answers. Proposing firms should also frequently monitor DSIP for updates and amendments to the topics."

The objectives of the Army SBIR Program include stimulating  technological  innovation,  strengthening  the role of small business in meeting Army research and development needs, fostering and encouraging participation by minority and disadvantaged persons in technological innovation, and increasing the commercial application of Army-supported research or research and development results.

The goal of the SPARTN SBIR BAA is to improve commercialization rates of SBIR-funded technology and to attract the most innovative small businesses through a rapid award process and increased contract award amounts.  The SPARTN BAA aims to better incentivize commercial participation under a streamlined process that accelerates tech transitions and creates greater commercialization opportunities for recurring revenue in the topic areas identified in this BAA.