Welcome to the Navy Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

The Navy Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is offered annually to current Phase II SBIR and STTR awardees. The TAP spans an 11 month period and begins with a Kick-Off meeting held in July of each year and culminates with the Navy Opportunity Forum® in June. Via the Navy Transition Assistance Program, small businesses are provided the services of a business acceleration manager, a market researcher, and others to accelerate the transition of their technology. This is accomplished through the application of a proven process and deliverables, developed collaboratively by the small business and the Navy TAP team.

Eligibility

Navy SBIR and STTR awardees that have a current Phase II award [including Options and Phase II.5 awardees] are eligible to participate in the Navy TAP. Each year in late April, a list of potential participants is pulled from the SBIR database. Outreach to eligible companies then begins in May. Eligible companies receive an e-mail inviting them to participate in the Kick-Off meeting and a follow-up phone call from a Dawnbreaker staff member. If you do not receive an invitation to participate in the 10-11 Navy TAP and believe that you are eligible to participate in the program, please contact Lyn Barnett lbarnett@dawnbreaker.com

Program Schedule

The Navy Transition Assistance Program (TAP) begins with a Kick-Off meeting held annually in the Washington DC area in July. This is in accordance with the guidelines provided in Navy solicitations:

"All awardees, during the second year of the Phase II, must attend a one-day Transition Assistance Program (TAP) meeting. This meeting is typically held in the summer in the Washington, D.C. area. Awardees will be contacted separately regarding this program. It is recommended that Phase II cost estimates include travel to Washington, D.C. for this event."

Companies attend for one day ONLY. In 2010, the Kick-off meeting for the TAP will be held at the Crystal City Marriott Gateway.

Crystal City Marriott Gateway
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, Virginia 22202 USA
Phone: 1-703-920-3230
Fax: 1-703-271-5212

Companies that have funding from ONR, MARCOR, or SPAWAR are encouraged to attend on Tuesday, July 13th. Organizations that have received funding form NAVAIR are encouraged to attend on Wednesdsay, July 14th, while those with funding from NAVSEA should attend on Thursday, July 15th. If you cannot attend on the suggested date for your funding SYSCOM, you may attend on an alternative date that week.

At the Kick-Off event, one hour individual meetings are held with each company to discuss their topic and their needs. These meetings are held both before and after the general session. The General session lasts from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM and accomplishes a number or objectives. The general session:

1. Provides the program managers the opportunity to provide information related to changes in their program, especially as it relates to Options, Enhancements, CPP, and other initiatives focused on transition.
2. Provides an opportunity to showcase important prime contractors and highlight what they are doing to transition technologies of SBIR firms to Phase III. There are variations in the individuals that present on each day, but the structure of the general session is the same.
3. Provides an opportunity to share information with companies regarding SBIR data rights, and
4. Provides an opportunity for us to share with everyone what will be accomplished in the TAP

Kick-Off Registration

To register for the 10-11 NAVY TAP, please CLICK HERE. Please be aware that this is registration for the new program and NOT for the Navy Opportunity Forum® to be held in June, 2010

Hotel Information

Marriott Crystal Gateway
1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 920-3230

Reservation: Calling 1-800-228-9290 or (703) 920-3230
Or visiting the Marriott's website

Group code: Navy Kick-Off Room Block

Rate: $169

Cut-off is Monday, June 21st for hotel reservations.