Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Environmental Technology Demonstrations

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) seeks proposals for innovative, cost-effective solutions to address the Department of Defense's (DoD's) pressing energy security, infrastructure resilience, and sustainment challenges for Fiscal Year 2027. The program focuses on demonstrating and validating technologies that are mature enough to have completed proof-of-concept work and are ready for field demonstration under operational conditions. ESTCP aims to accelerate the deployment of these technologies by generating cost and performance data, securing regulatory and end-user acceptance, and facilitating commercialization.

• Technologies must be sufficiently mature, with laboratory or proof-of-concept work completed. Commercial technologies in broad use are not appropriate.

• Projects must execute technology demonstrations to validate performance and operational costs, developing Demonstration Plans for approval.

• Projects must generate high-quality data for realistic cost and performance estimates.

• Technology transfer is a key deliverable, requiring engagement with DoD users, publication of guidance documents, and reporting in peer-reviewed literature.

• Proposers must provide data and support for regulatory and end-user acceptance.

• ESTCP projects are typically awarded as cost-type contracts, requiring an approved accounting system and government audit. Firm-fixed-price contracts may be an option if cost-type requirements cannot be met.

• Mandatory clauses for Safeguarding Covered Defense Information, Cyber Incident Reporting, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment will be included.

• Service Contract Reporting requirements may apply to contracts exceeding $3,000,000.

• Pre-Proposal Due Date: March 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

• Full Proposal Due Date (if requested): July-August 2026.

• Anticipated Awards: June 2027.

• Evaluation Factors: ESTCP Relevance (pass/fail), Technology Maturity (pass/fail), Technical Merit (most important), Cost/Benefit of Technology, Transition Potential, and Cost of Proposal.

• Pre-proposals are submitted via the SEMS system; no other submission methods are accepted.

• This BAA is for Private Sector organizations. Separate calls exist for DoD organizations and other Federal agencies.

• Proposals marked with ITAR, EAR, limited distribution, CUI, or company proprietary information are not accepted.

• Contact Shannon Benson (703-428-7407, Shannon.N.Benson@usace.army.mil) or Monique Holmes (202-934-1816, Monique.M.Holmes@usace.army.mil) for contracting or small business information.

• General procedural questions can be directed to the ESTCP Office at 571-372-6565.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for a Subcontracting Plan, as required by FAR 52.219-9. It outlines the bidder's commitments and strategies for subcontracting with small businesses and other socioeconomic categories.

• Plan Type: Individual Plan or Master Plan.
• Contract Information: Fields for Company Name, Cage Code, SAM UEI, Tax ID, Address, Date Prepared, Solicitation #, Contract #, NAICS Code, and Period of Performance.
• Subcontracting Goals: Sections to detail total contract value, estimated subcontract possibilities, and dollar/percentage goals for various small business categories (Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, HBCU/MI).
• Description of Products/Services: A table to list all supplies/services to be subcontracted, including business name, size, description, and estimated dollar amount.
• Method for Developing Goals: Explanation of how subcontracting goals were determined.
• Potential Sources: Description of methods used to identify potential small business subcontractors.
• Indirect Cost Inclusion: Whether indirect costs are included in subcontracting goals.
• Program Administrator: Contact information and duties of the individual responsible for the subcontracting program.
• Opportunities for Subcontracting: Detailed efforts to ensure equitable opportunities for small businesses.
• Statement of Flow Down: Confirmation of including FAR clauses in subcontracts.
• Assurances: Compliance with various FAR requirements regarding subcontracting reporting and utilization.
• Records Maintenance: Types of records to be maintained to comply with the plan.

This template is crucial for bidders to understand the government's requirements for subcontracting plans. It details the specific categories of small businesses that must be considered, the methods for identifying and soliciting them, and the reporting requirements. Bidders will use this template to formulate their own subcontracting strategies and commitments as part of their proposals, demonstrating their commitment to small business utilization.