Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) – Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
ID: W912HQ25S0004Type: 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/6bbc4b18665c4f2fb8bbf9d303b83836/view
Timeline
    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) aimed at fostering innovative research in environmental restoration, munitions response, resource conservation, and resilience technologies. This opportunity encourages both small and large businesses to submit white papers that propose cost-effective solutions to enhance the DoD's environmental performance and address infrastructure challenges. The SERDP initiative is crucial for developing technologies that improve environmental management and reduce associated costs and risks. Interested parties must submit their white papers via the SERDP website within one year of the announcement, with potential awards totaling up to $10 million based on the quality of submissions. For further inquiries, contact Shannon Benson at 703-428-7407 or via email at Shannon.N.Benson@usace.army.mil.

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    B08.01 CY25 SERDP OPEN BAA 25-0004 Whitepaper Instructions_FINAL.pdf
    The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks white papers from private sector organizations for innovative, cost-effective solutions to address Department of Defense (DoD) infrastructure resilience and sustainment challenges. The BAA, open for approximately one year, focuses on Environmental Restoration, Munitions Response, Resource Conservation and Resilience, and Weapons Systems and Platforms. The multi-stage review process begins with a two-page white paper submission via the SERDP and ESTCP Management System (SEMS), followed by a full proposal if requested. White papers are evaluated for SERDP relevance (pass/fail) and technical merit. Full proposals are also assessed for personnel qualifications, cost reasonableness, and a transition plan. The document provides detailed instructions for white paper content, submittal, and evaluation factors, along with specific topic areas and points of contact for each program area.
    SERDP-ESTCP Projects Small Business Subcontracting Plan Template Updated 8.12.2025.docx
    This government file outlines the requirements for a Subcontracting Plan, crucial for federal, state, and local RFPs and grants. It details two types of plans: Individual and Master. The plan mandates specific subcontracting goals for various small business socioeconomic statuses, including Small Disadvantaged, Woman Owned, Veteran Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, and HUBZone Small Businesses. It requires a detailed description of subcontracted products/services, the methodology for developing subcontracting goals, and methods for identifying potential sources. The plan also specifies the inclusion of indirect costs, identifies a program administrator and their duties, and outlines efforts to ensure equitable subcontracting opportunities for small businesses. Furthermore, it requires assurances for flow-down clauses to subcontractors, compliance with reporting requirements (ISR and SSR via eSRS), and the maintenance of comprehensive records to track compliance and outreach efforts. The document emphasizes good faith efforts to utilize small businesses identified in proposals and timely payments to subcontractors.
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