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Acquisition notes from the crossing.

Practical field notes on SBIR, STTR, BAA, OTA, TPOCs, TRL readiness, and the transition paths dual-use founders need to understand before they spend pursuit energy.

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SBIR / Transition 4 min read

The SBIR award is not the transition plan.

Winning Phase I proves interest. Crossing the chasm means mapping the sponsor, requirement, budget line, and next contracting vehicle before momentum cools.

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TPOC Readiness 5 min read

What a TPOC needs before they champion your technology.

A technical point of contact can open the right door, but only when mission fit, test path, acquisition timing, and risk are already translated.

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TRL / Acquisition 6 min read

TRL 6 is a contracting conversation, not a finish line.

Prototype maturity helps. It does not replace a program path. The question is who can buy, who can test, and what evidence moves the technology forward.

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