Synthesizing and Reporting Coastal Community Stakeholder and User Perspectives to inform the U.S. Coastal Research Program (USCRP)
ID: W912HZ24R10Y8Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) (WOSB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b4afc1ad04994d66ad473326c0463d29/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is soliciting proposals for a project aimed at synthesizing and reporting stakeholder and user perspectives to inform the U.S. Coastal Research Program (USCRP). The procurement seeks a single purchase order for environmental consulting services, focusing on stakeholder analysis, communication strategy development, website maintenance, and workshop support over a performance period of 36 months, which includes both a base and an option period. This initiative is crucial for enhancing coastal resilience by addressing community vulnerabilities through stakeholder engagement, aligning with the priorities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Interested Woman-Owned Small Business firms must submit proposals in accordance with the solicitation guidelines, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the response date. For further inquiries, contact William Rawe at william.t.rawe@usace.army.mil or Christine L. Wilson at Christine.L.Wilson@usace.army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    William Rawe
    william.t.rawe@usace.army.mil
    Christine L. Wilson
    Christine.L.Wilson@usace.army.mil
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    B01.01 Combined Synopsis_Solicitation_Coastal Research.pdf
    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is soliciting proposals for a project aimed at synthesizing stakeholder and user perspectives to enhance the U.S. Coastal Research Program (USCRP). The solicitation seeks a single purchase order under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, explicitly set aside for Woman Owned Small Business firms. The selected contractor will undertake tasks involving stakeholder analysis, communication strategy development, website maintenance, and workshop support over a performance period of 36 months, which includes a base and an option period. Key tasks include synthesizing stakeholder input for strategic planning, gathering communications data concerning community vulnerabilities, and implementing website upgrades to improve functionality and outreach. The contractor is expected to present reports, manage workshops, and support community experiments while adhering to specific performance evaluations based on technical acceptability, pricing, and past performance. Overall, this project underscores a commitment to understanding and addressing coastal resilience needs through stakeholder engagement, aligning with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ priorities related to community vulnerability to coastal changes.
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