Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Natural Hazards Adaptation Technologies Supplemental

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Supplemental Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Fiscal Year 2026 Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) focusing on Natural Hazards Adaptation Technologies. ESTCP seeks to demonstrate and validate innovative, cost-effective technologies that enhance military readiness and installation resilience. This BAA is specifically for Private Sector organizations. Technologies must be mature, with laboratory or proof-of-concept work completed; commercially available technologies already in use are not appropriate.

• Proposals must demonstrate technology performance and operational costs under operational conditions.

• Projects must generate sufficient data to validate claims and support future implementation.

• Technology transfer is required, including user guidance, design/protocol documents, and publication in peer-reviewed literature.

• Engagement with the regulatory community is required for technologies needing approval.

• Proposals must include an Abstract, Technical Section (max 10 pages), Cost Section, and Appendices.

• Proposals must not contain ITAR, EAR, limited distribution, CUI, or company proprietary information.

• ESTCP projects are typically awarded as cost-type contracts, requiring an approved accounting system and audit.

• Firm-fixed price contracts may be an option if cost-type requirements cannot be met.

• Contracts will include DFARS Clause 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information) and FAR clauses related to telecommunications equipment.

• Proposal Due Date: April 24, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Via the SERDP and ESTCP Management System (SEMS) only. No other methods accepted.

• Evaluation Factors (in order of importance): Technical Merit, Cost/Benefit of Technology, Transition Potential, Cost of Proposal.

• Anticipated Awards: October 2026.

• This BAA is for Private Sector organizations. Separate calls exist for DoW organizations and Federal agencies outside DoW.

• Non-small businesses may be required to submit a Subcontracting Plan if the contract exceeds $900,000.

• Contact information for contracting and small business inquiries is provided.

• Proposers must ensure their representations and certifications are up-to-date in SAM.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, required by FAR 52.219-9. It provides a structured format for offerors to detail their plans for subcontracting with small businesses and other socioeconomic categories.

• Company Information: Fields for Company Name, Cage Code, SAM UEI, Tax ID, and Address.
• Contract Details: Placeholder for Solicitation #, Contract #, NAICS Code, and Period of Performance.
• Plan Type: Options for Individual Plan or Master Plan.
• Subcontracting Goals: Sections to detail total subcontracted dollars and percentage goals for various small business categories (SB, SDB, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, HBCU & MI) against both total subcontracted dollars and total contract value.
• Justification for Zero Goals: Space to explain reasons for not setting goals in certain categories.
• Description of Products/Services: A table to list all supplies/services to be subcontracted, including business size and estimated dollar amounts.
• Methodology: Sections to describe the development of subcontracting goals and methods for identifying potential sources.
• Indirect Costs: A field to indicate if indirect costs are included in goals and a description of the method used.
• Program Administrator: Details for the individual responsible for the subcontracting program.
• Equitable Opportunity Efforts: Checkboxes and descriptions of actions to ensure small businesses have an equitable opportunity to compete.
• Flow Down Requirements: Confirmation of including FAR clauses 52.219-8 and 52.219-9 in subcontracts.
• Assurances: Confirmation of compliance with various reporting and cooperation requirements, including submission of Individual Subcontract Report (ISR) and Summary Subcontract Report (SSR) via eSRS.
• Record Maintenance: Details on the types of records to be maintained regarding subcontracting efforts.
• Other Assurances: Statements regarding good faith efforts, timely payments to subcontractors, and cooperation with the contracting officer.

This template is crucial for bidders to understand the subcontracting requirements of the solicitation. It outlines the specific information and commitments related to small business utilization that must be provided in their proposals. Bidders will need to complete and submit this plan, or a similar one, as part of their offer, detailing their proposed subcontracting goals and strategies.