INCREASING THE RESILIENCE OF USMC RESOURCES USING NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS (NBS)
ID: W912HZ23SS0029Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND LEGAL SUPPORT (F115)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8e08926914254d9ba06b1f6265972521/view
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    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is seeking nature-based solutions (NBS) to increase the resilience of USMC resources. This notice is for preliminary planning purposes and does not constitute a procurement commitment. The purpose of this synopsis is to gather information on the capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry, including small businesses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SONIA BOYD
    SONIA.J.BOYD@USACE.ARMY.MIL
    Ronalda Burton
    Ronalda.burton@usace.army.mil
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    SOUGHT SYNOPSIS W912HZ23SS0029.docx
    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is seeking information from industry to gauge interest and capabilities for increasing the resilience of U.S. Marine Corps resources through nature-based solutions (NBS) at several installations, including Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and MCAS Cherry Point. This is a sources sought notice, not a request for proposals, aimed at identifying qualified contractors with relevant experience in resilience efforts and NBS development. Interested firms must respond by May 25, 2023, and provide specific information including their Unique Entity Identifier and capabilities.
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