Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) - Environmental Technology Demonstrations – Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
ID: W912HQ24S0005Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSAALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

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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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1e97041ad4c4439a8487672347b0fd76/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), is seeking innovative technology demonstrations that address environmental and installation energy challenges. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) invites both small and large businesses to submit white papers outlining promising projects that align with specific environmental technology needs, with a focus on multi-Service or DoD-wide applications. The initiative aims to validate mature technologies that can enhance sustainability and mission readiness across DoD installations, with a total funding potential of up to $10 million for multiple awards. Interested parties must submit their white papers within one year of the announcement, following the structured guidelines available on the ESTCP website, and can direct inquiries to Aimee Johnson or Shannon Benson for contract-related questions.

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    ESTCP CY 2024 Open BAA Whitepaper Instructions - with Topics - FINAL - R1.docx
    The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) focuses on validating innovative technologies to address the Department of Defense’s (DoD) environmental and installation energy challenges. ESTCP seeks submissions for white papers from private sector organizations outlining promising projects that meet specific environmental technology needs, with a priority for multi-Service or DoD-wide projects. Proposals should be mature technologies aiming to generate cost and performance data to support the acceptance and swift implementation of these solutions. The selection process includes a white paper evaluation followed by a request for full proposals, which may require oral presentations. White papers must adhere to a structured format and are limited to two pages in length. Key criteria for evaluation include technical merit, cost/benefit potential, transition viability, and relevance to the ESTCP goals. The BAA will accept submissions for various topic areas such as climate resilience, environmental restoration, installation energy and water, and munitions response, among others. The initiative underscores the DoD’s commitment to sustainability by promoting technology that enhances environmental performance, mission readiness, and infrastructure resilience throughout its installations.
    SERDP-ESTCP Projects Small Business Subcontracting Plan Template.docx
    The document outlines a Subcontracting Plan designed for federal contracts, emphasizing the importance of engaging small businesses in subcontracting opportunities. It differentiates between Individual and Master Plans and specifies various business socioeconomic statuses, such as Small Disadvantaged, Veteran Owned, and Woman Owned businesses. The plan includes detailed sections for estimating contract values, setting subcontracting goals, and defining the types of products and services to be subcontracted. It mandates the inclusion of indirect costs in subcontracting goals and delineates the responsibilities of a designated Program Administrator for overseeing compliance with the plan. The document stresses the commitment to equitable opportunities for small businesses and outlines methods for finding potential sources for subcontracting. It also details the types of records that will be maintained to monitor compliance and performance against subcontracting goals. Furthermore, the plan assures adherence to federal regulations concerning small business involvement and provides guidelines for the flow-down of obligations to subcontractors. This Subcontracting Plan is essential in ensuring that small businesses have a fair chance to participate in federal contract opportunities, promoting economic growth and diversity in federal procurement processes.
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