Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) – Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
ID: W912HQ24S0004Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSAALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9ce287509da8476ab7eb38653927c603/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense (DoD) is inviting submissions for the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) through an Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This initiative seeks white papers focused on environmental research and development in areas such as Environmental Restoration, Munitions Response, Resource Conservation and Resilience, and Weapons Systems and Platforms technologies, aimed at enhancing the DoD's operational effectiveness and sustainability. The SERDP emphasizes the development and application of innovative environmental technologies to improve performance, manage risks, and reduce costs associated with environmental challenges. Interested parties must submit their white papers within one year from the announcement date, with potential contract awards totaling up to $10 million based on the quality of submissions and available funding. For further inquiries, contact Aimee Johnson at aimee.n.johnson@usace.army.mil or Shannon Benson at Shannon.N.Benson@usace.army.mil.

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    SERDP CY 2024 Open BAA Whitepaper Instructions - with Topics - FINAL - R1.docx
    The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) is seeking white papers from private sector organizations for environmental research and development projects. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) aims to address key topics such as Environmental Restoration, Munitions Response, Resource Conservation and Resilience, and Weapons Systems and Platforms to improve the effectiveness of the Department of Defense's (DoD) operations. Proposers must submit concise white papers responding to specific topic areas outlined in the BAA, which will undergo a multi-stage review process. Only submissions that pass an initial SERDP Relevance criterion will be further evaluated for technical merit, personnel qualifications, cost, and transition plans in full proposals. The BAA remains open for one year, and subsequent contracts could be awarded based on available funding. Key areas of research include innovative technologies for environmental remediation, management of military munitions, conservation of natural resources, and the development of sustainable materials pertaining to weapons systems. The document underscores SERDP's commitment to advancing environmental technology and management practices to ensure DoD's sustainability and operational efficiency.
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