Description
The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit white‑paper proposals for innovative, field‑ready technologies that address energy security, installation resilience, environmental restoration, munitions response, natural‑hazard adaptation, and related topics across DoD installations. The solicitation is open to both small and large businesses, with a total ceiling of $10 million for all awards. Submissions are limited to a two‑page PDF white paper submitted via the SERDP‑ESTCP Management System; selected proposers may be invited to submit full proposals and possibly present oral briefings. Awards are made as contracts, with multiple awards expected and contracts anticipated 3‑6 months after full‑proposal review. No cost is reimbursed for white‑paper preparation.
• Open to all U.S. private‑sector firms (small and large) – no restriction on entity type.
• White‑paper deadline: open for one year from August 21 2026 (≈ August 21 2027).
• Total funding ceiling: $10 million; individual awards may range up to several million dollars.
• Required submission: 2‑page PDF via SEMS; no fax or hard‑copy.
• Evaluation criteria: Technical Merit & ESTCP Relevance (white‑paper); later Cost/Benefit, Transition Potential, and Cost of Proposal (full proposal).
• Topics span environmental restoration, installation energy & water, munitions response, natural‑hazard adaptation, resource conservation, weapons systems, and more.
• Awards are contracts; no guarantee of award; multiple awards possible.