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

The Department of Education, via the Contracts and Acquisitions Management office, is soliciting proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IA 2026 program under solicitation number 91990026R0003. This opportunity is designated as an SBA (Small Business Administration) set-aside. The primary classification for this requirement is NAICS 541720, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, and PSC AF11, Education, Training, Employment, & Social SvCS R&D SvCS; Education SvCS R&D; Basic Research.

The procurement supports research and development initiatives within the educational sector, with the place of performance located in Washington, DC. Administrative documentation for this solicitation includes a final solicitation document provided in both PDF and DOCX formats, as well as an amendment containing formal questions and answers in an XLSX format. David Yadeta is the designated point of contact for this notice.

Responses to this solicitation are due by June 29, 2026. The notice was originally published on April 30, 2026, and was last updated on June 4, 2026, to incorporate the solicitation questions and answers. All project activities and submissions must align with the parameters established in the Phase IA solicitation framework for the 2026 fiscal cycle.