Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) - Environmental Technology Demonstrations
ID: W912HQ25S0002Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSAALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f14b9ab859e64460ac097015e48c6c84/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), is soliciting pre-proposals for innovative technology demonstrations that address environmental and installation energy requirements. This initiative aims to validate and demonstrate technologies that can provide significant cost savings and efficiencies for the DoD, focusing on solutions that are ready for demonstration and have completed necessary lab work. Interested parties must submit their pre-proposals by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 6, 2025, with an anticipated funding pool of approximately $10 million for selected projects. For further inquiries, contact Aimee Johnson at aimee.n.johnson@usace.army.mil or Shannon Benson at Shannon.N.Benson@usace.army.mil.

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    B08.01 FY26 ESTCP BAA PreProposal Instructions - FINAL.docx
    The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is a Department of Defense initiative focusing on the demonstration and validation of innovative environmental and installation energy technologies. The FY 2026 program seeks proposals targeting urgent DoD needs that promise investment returns through cost savings and improved efficiencies. The program differentiates between technologies ready for demonstration—having completed necessary lab work—and those already in broad use, which are ineligible for consideration. Proposals must outline problem statements, technology descriptions, maturity, potential benefits, and project management details, all while adhering to specified formatting and submission deadlines. A multi-stage review process assesses pre-proposals, full proposals, and oral presentations, prioritizing technical merit, cost-benefit analysis, and transition potential for DoD use. Selected projects will partner with DoD liaisons to ensure successful site selection and technology transfer. Fund allocation and contractual stipulations, such as collaboration with small businesses, cybersecurity requirements, and compliance with federal regulations, are critical components of the proposal process. This ESTCP announcement establishes guidelines for innovators in the private sector to contribute to environmental solutions within the DoD.
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