Before submitting a Phase I SBIR or STTR proposal, you must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) through DOE’s Portfolio and Management System (PAMS). The LOI is due approximately 3 weeks after the release of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The LOI is mandatory, and DOE will not accept an SBIR or STTR award application if the letter has not been submitted by the deadline.
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