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Department of Education Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IA 2026: Pre-Solicitation

Description: The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) anticipates releasing the ED/IES SBIR Phase IA 2026 solicitation on or about April 30, 2026, for the development and evaluation of novel education technology prototypes. This program will provide $250,000 contracts for nine-month projects, with successful awardees becoming eligible to compete for larger Phase II awards in 2027. As this is currently a presolicitation notice, formal proposal submissions are expected to be due in late June 2026.

Buyer: Department of Education
Federal · DC, US
Released: Apr 14, 2026
Closes: Dec 31, 2026(119 days left)

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Ray CrawfordActing Chief Information Officer

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Candice JacksonActing General Counsel

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