AR 70-79 — Army Small Business Innovation Research And Small Business Technology Transfer Programs
AR 70-79 governs Army policies and responsibilities for the SBIR and STTR Programs with the domestic civilian small business sector.
- Publication number: AR 70-79
- Title: ARMY SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH AND SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAMS
- Date: 03/26/2025
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 70-79 on armypubs.army.mil
AR 70-79 covers small business research and development, small business eligibility, active portfolio management, and transition broker teams. It requires eligible small businesses to meet specified conditions at the time of Phase I and II awards and assigns duties for managing investments and technology transitions.
Applies to: It prescribes Department of the Army (DA) policies and responsibilities for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs with the domestic civilian small business sector.
Topics covered
- Small Business Innovation Research
- Small Business Technology Transfer
- Small business research and development
- Small business eligibility
- Active portfolio management
- Transition broker teams
- Technology transition
Questions and answers
What policy directive does AR 70-79 implement for the Army SBIR and STTR Programs?
SBA develops and publishes a policy directive regarding the operation, management, and execution of the SBIR and STTR Programs. (paragraph 3-1)
What opportunities do the Army SBIR and STTR Programs provide?
The Army SBIR and STTR Programs provide small, high-tech businesses the opportunity to propose innovative R&D solutions in response to critical Army needs or opportunities. (paragraph 3-2)
What is active management of an SBIR/STTR-funded effort?
Active management is the methodology by which the Army SBIR/STTR Program reduces risk and improves the chances of technology transition. (paragraph 4-1)
How long does active management cover the average SBIR/STTR-funded effort?
Active management is conducted across the 3 to 5year lifecycle of the average SBIR/STTR-funded effort, from award to transition or exit. (paragraph 4-1)
What do transition broker teams manage?
TBT members manage the transition of SBIR/STTR-facilitated technologies to an acquisition program, further Army R&D effort, commercial technology, or inform future technology development (see fig. 3 1). (paragraph 4-2)