L -- FEDERAL AND STATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR SMALL HIGH TECHNOLOGY BUSINESSES

Notice Date

May 23, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Procurement and Grants Management, 409 3rd Street, SUITE 5000,5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20416

ZIP Code

20416

Solicitation Number

FAST-01-R-0001

Response Due

June 28, 2001

Point of Contact

Cherina D. Hunter (202) 205-7344 or Mina A. Bookhard (202) 205-7080

Description

The Small Business Administration (SBA) issued program announcement no. FAST-01-R-0001 to invite applications from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to submit applications to establish state programs that will foster economic development among small high technology businesses through federally funded innovation, research and development programs. This notice is to extend the original closing date of June 7, 2001 to June 28, 2001. The authorizing legislation for this program announcement is the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2001, P.L 106-554. SBA will select successful applicants by using a competitive process. Successful applicants under this program announcement will receive awards to establish or enhance programs to further stimulate and encourage broader participation in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Technology Transfer programs. Questions concerning the technical aspects of this notice should be directed to Cherina D. Hunter, Office of Technology at (202) 205-7344. Cost or budget related inquiries should be directed to Mina A. Bookhard, Agreement Officer (202) 205-7080.

Record

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