Competition Evaluation for DOD SBIR Proposal Writers05 Oct

SBIR CONSULTANT BULLETIN – SBIR Proposal Intelligence Resource by JHEverson

Improved chance of writing an award-winning proposal is critically dependent on knowing and evaluating the competition. I have developed a process for this evaluation as illustrated below based on a specific DOD SBIR proposal topic. This topic was taken from the third SBIR DOD solicitation in 2014.

DOD SBIR SOLICITATION TOPIC OF INTEREST TO MY CLIENT

Quantitative Infrared (IR) Thermal Image Comparison Software Tool: Navy N143-126

OBJECTIVE: To develop analytical software that will provide the capability to quantitatively evaluate and compare infrared images. The resulting software should be capable of interfacing with existing hardware while providing quantitative data, but not limited to graphs and charts.

INTELLIGENCE PROVIDED BY J. H. CONSULTING

SBIR Technical Contacts for above Topic

1. Cleveland Heath, Navy

2. Jeffrey Perry, Navy

Possible Client Competition for above Topic

1. Physical Optics Corp. Previous SBIR awards related to above topic to be discussed with client

2. Nyx Illuminated Clothing Company. Previous SBIR awards related to above topic to be discussed with client

3. Lynntech, Inc. Previous SBIR awards related to above topic to be discussed with client

J. H. EVERSON CONSULTING VALUE ADDED Compare and contrast client competition versus client innovation offering to determine client competitive advantage regarding technology, market need and commercialization path. My client will be able to make an informed bid/no bid decision based on this work.

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About Dr. Everson

Prior to forming this autonomous vehicle consultant practice, Dr. Jeffrey Everson was director of business development for QinetiQ North America’s Technology Solutions Group (previously Foster-Miller, Inc.).

Dr. Everson has been the principal investigator for collision warning systems for automobiles and inner-city transit buses. These programs were awarded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). For his work on developing a collision warning system for inner-city transit buses, Everson was the first U.S. Department of Transportation contractor to win an SBIR Tibbetts Award.

Previously Dr. Everson held senior scientist positions at Battelle Memorial Institute, The Analytic Sciences Corporation (TASC), Honeywell Electro Optics Systems Division, and Itek Optical Systems Division.

He holds a PhD in physics from Boston College and a MS/BS in physics from Northeastern University.

Contact

For more information about how JHEverson Consulting can help your company with autonomous vehicles, please contact Jeff Everson.

JHEverson Consulting is based in the Boston area but consults for clients throughout North America.