Program Support for the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP)
ID: W912HQ26S0004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6bf6a28f5eca488ca6eb85872358bb3a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mission Support Battalion, is seeking industry capabilities to provide program support for the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP). The procurement aims to secure a contractor for a Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) performance-based contract, which includes a 12-month base period and four additional 12-month option periods, focusing on developing and demonstrating technologies that meet DoD environmental requirements. This opportunity is critical for ensuring effective management and execution of environmental technology initiatives, with support needed in areas such as technical review, program management, administrative tasks, and outreach activities. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and comments on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) electronically to the primary contact, Shannon Benson, at shannon.n.benson@usace.army.mil, and the secondary contact, Douglas Pohlman, at douglas.e.pohlman@usace.army.mil, by December 1, 2025.

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    A02.12 Performance Work Statement (BASE) 2026 Final 22 OCT 2025.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the need for comprehensive program support for the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP). These programs are managed jointly and focus on developing and demonstrating technologies for DoD environmental and energy requirements. Support is categorized into technical review (35%), direct program support (30%), administrative/financial (15%), meeting planning (10%), and outreach (10%). Key personnel, including a Project Manager and Information Technology Specialist, must meet specific experience and technical qualifications. The contractor will manage web-based reporting, data, solicitations, proposals, financial tracking, and support various boards and annual reports. They will also provide direct support to program areas, including managing project selection, tracking technical/financial information, and organizing technical progress meetings. Technical review of documents and proposals requires experts with advanced degrees. Meeting planning, logistical support, and extensive outreach activities are also critical. The document details general requirements, deliverables, performance standards, and labor categories, emphasizing timely services and quality control.
    B01.03 Sources Sought Notice_SERDP & ESTCP Program Support.pdf
    This Sources Sought Notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mission Support Battalion (UMSB) Contracting Center seeks industry capabilities for providing program support to the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP). The requirement is for a Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) performance-based contract with a 12-month base and four 12-month option periods. Interested vendors are asked to provide comments on the draft PWS, capability statements, descriptions of similar contract experience, teaming needs, key personnel experience, and business size (NAICS Code 541690). This is for market research and planning only, not a solicitation. Responses, limited to ten pages, must be submitted electronically to Shannon Benson and Douglas Pohlman by December 1, 2025.
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