The EPA is seeking Phase I SBIR proposals for innovative environmental technologies under a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) with work performed in the United States.
Proposals are due by November 8, 2026, and the EPA anticipates making approximately 25 awards of up to $100,000 each for a six-month period of performance.
The solicitation covers four research areas: Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals, with specific topics under each.
Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF of 36 pages or less via FedConnect, with a file name including the topic code and company name.
The procurement method is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Requirement: The offeror must qualify as a small business for research or R&D purposes at the time of award.
Requirement: The primary employment of the Principal Investigator must be with the small business firm at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed research.
Requirement: For Phase I, a minimum of two-thirds of the research and/or analytical effort, as measured by the budget, must be performed by the small business concern.
Requirement: The research or R&D work must be performed in the United States.
Requirement: Offerors must be registered in SAM with an 'Active' status and a profile that allows for the award of 'All Awards'.
Requirement: Offerors must include their SBA Small Business Control (SBC) number on the proposal cover sheet.
Requirement: Profit shall not exceed $10,000.00 for the 6-month period of performance.
Est. value
up to $100,000
Term
6 months
Method
Broad Agency Announcement…
Documents
6 files
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Submit a single PDF proposal of 36 pages or less via FedConnect by November 8, 2026, addressing one of the specified research topics.
Demonstrate the technical feasibility, innovation, and commercialization potential of the proposed technology.
Complete and include all required forms: Proposal Cover Sheet, Project Summary, Summary Budget, and Representations and Certifications.
Ensure the proposing firm qualifies as a small business concern and that the Principal Investigator's primary employment is with the firm.
Perform at least two-thirds of the research effort in-house and all work within the United States.
Requirements
From the documents
Estimated value
up to $100,000
Posted Scope of Work
EPA Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) FY26 Phase I Solicitation
EPA Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) FY26 Phase I Solicitation
Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated
The EPA seeks innovative technologies for proof-of-concept under Phase I. Specific topics include: monitoring technologies for water reuse; treatment of PFAS in wastewater sewage sludge and biosolids; removal and/or destruction of PFAS in groundwater; sensors to detect PFAS in environmental matrices; advancing technologies to monitor carbon monoxide; innovative technologies to prevent and recycle food waste; critical mineral recovery from lithium-ion batteries and safe recycling/reuse of batteries; technologies that mitigate the impacts of critical mineral mining or extract critical minerals from acid mine drainage; rubber anti-degradants that are lower concern for human health and the environment; and improved lead test kits. The Phase I effort is for 'proof of concept' of the proposed technology, with a six-month term of performance.
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What is the maximum award amount for a Phase I contract?
The EPA anticipates making approximately twenty-five (25) Phase I awards, each in the amount up to $100,000.
What is the proposal submission deadline?
The proposal shall be received via FedConnect, through the response function, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on or before, November 8th, 2026.
How should the proposal be submitted?
Your proposal (including all appendices and attachments) shall be submitted as a single PDF document that shall not exceed 36 pages. The proposal shall be received via FedConnect, through the response function.
Who is the point of contact for this solicitation?
All inquiries concerning this solicitation shall be submitted to the EPA Contracting Officer Paige Long and the EPA Contract Specialist Tammy Willoughby-Shelton at the following e-mail addresses Long.Paige@epa.gov and WilloughbyShelton.Tammy@epa.gov.
What is the period of performance for a Phase I award?
The period of performance for the contracts should not exceed six (6) months.
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Type
Code
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Value
Solicitation
Type
opportunity
Award
Awardee
Title
A--SBIR FY26 Phase I Broad Agency Announcement
R Score
0
Is Active
Yes
Is Canceled
No
Publish Date
Sep 25, 2026
Descriptions
Content
EPA Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) FY26 Phase I Solicitation
EPA Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) FY26 Phase I Solicitation
EPA Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) FY26 Phase I Solicitation
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