Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive, federally funded initiative designed to stimulate technological innovation and foster the development of dual-use solutions by small businesses. Through a multi-phase process, SBIR helps companies like Dark Wolf transition cutting-edge research into operational capabilities that directly support national security.
Dark Wolf has successfully completed SBIR Phase I and Phase II contracts, demonstrating proof of concept and delivering functional prototypes aligned with mission needs. As a result, government customers are now able to engage Dark Wolf directly for SBIR Phase III contracts—which are exempt from further competition under federal acquisition regulations.
What is SBIR Phase III?
Phase III SBIR contracts are used to extend, mature, or deploy work originally performed under a prior Phase I or II award. Unlike earlier phases, Phase III contracts:
- Do not require recompete or sole-source justification
- Can be awarded by any federal agency, not just the original sponsor
- Are ideal for rapidly transitioning prototypes into field-ready tools
This makes SBIR Phase III an ideal path for acquisition teams seeking to move fast while staying compliant.
How to Buy from Dark Wolf via SBIR
We understand internal acquisition processes vary by agency and command. Here’s a simple path to get started:
- Inquire About Our Awarded SBIRs. Browse our list of SBIR-backed solutions below to see what aligns with your mission needs:
- PTaaS (Penetration Testing as a Service). Having successfully completed SBIR Phase I and Phase II contracts, Dark Wolf’s PTaaS is now available for SBIR Phase III contracts. Dark Wolf’s Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) is a cutting-edge solution that combines security frameworks like the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) with software automation to integrate active security control penetration testing into your IT enterprise and Agile DevSecOps development process. As an Air Force SBIR award winner, our PTaaS solution enables continuous cybersecurity monitoring by mapping NIST RMF controls to human-modeled automated penetration testing. This allows for more frequent penetration testing, which in turn saves time and reduces manpower needs and costs.
- DARK MASS (Development Analysis Research Knowledge Management and Security System). Recently deemed awardable on the P1 Solutions Marketplace , and a Phase I SBIR award winner, DARK MASS is now eligible for Phase III SBIR awards and more, offering solutions to acquiring this innovative technology. DARK MASS provides a unified, end-to-end solution for managing your software toolchain. Our platform is built on a proven 6-stage framework developed within a U.S. Air Force program
- TANKS (Talent Acquisition and Knowledge System). As a Phase I SBIR awardee, TANKS offers a streamlined acquisition pathway. TANKS is a revolutionary Human Capital Management (HCM) platform that leverages the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to solve the persistent challenge of internal mobility. As a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award winner, TANKS is a proven, cutting-edge solution designed to help large, complex organizations like the U.S. Army find and place the right talent in the right roles with unparalleled speed and accuracy.
- Connect With Our Team. Use the button below to schedule a conversation with our experts. We’ll walk you through the scope, technical fit, and timeline—tailored to your goals. Contact us.
- Engage Your Contracting Office. Once scope and requirements are aligned, share the proposed effort with your contracting office. If they have questions about SBIR authorities or documentation, we’re happy to support them with background materials.