Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #SBA-OIIFT-26-001
FAST Partnership Program: Outreach and Technical Assistance Services for Small Businesses
Buyer
Small Business Administration
Posted
June 02, 2026
Respond By
July 16, 2026
Identifier
SBA-OIIFT-26-001
NAICS
541618
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking eligible organizations to deliver state-based or regional programs that strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses through the FAST Partnership Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Investment and Innovation - OEMs and Vendors: - SBA is the sole OEM and program administrator - Services Requested: - Outreach, technical and business assistance, and financial support to small businesses - Focus on increasing SBIR/STTR proposal submissions and awards - No specific products or part numbers; services are programmatic - Funding Details: - Up to $9,000,000 total funding available - Individual awards up to $180,000 - Cooperative agreement structure - Three-year period of performance with annual budget periods - Required matching funds (rates vary by state) - Unique Requirements: - Applicants must be public or private entities endorsed by their state governors - Programs must serve specified states and territories - Annual continuation based on performance and funding availability - Places of Performance: - Programs delivered in American Samoa, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Guam, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, South Carolina, Washington, Vermont, U.S. Virgin Islands - SBA Office of Investment and Innovation (contracting office)
Description
The FAST program aims to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses in the United States by providing yearly funding to eligible organizations. These organizations execute state-based programs, potentially collaborating regionally, to raise awareness of the SBIR/STTR programs, educate small businesses on program requirements, increase application submissions and awards, and reach all eligible small businesses. The program is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and involves cooperative agreements with a matching fund requirement. The period of performance is three years, starting September 30, 2026.