Program Support for the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, on behalf of the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Offices, has issued a presolicitation notice for Program Support Services. This requirement, for full and open competition, aims to secure support for environmental matters within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy. The anticipated solicitation release date is February 20, 2026, though this is subject to change.
Scope of Work
The required services encompass a range of program support activities, broken down as follows:
- Technical Review of Proposals and Documents: 35%
- Direct Support to Program Areas: 30%
- Administrative and Financial Assistance: 15%
- Meeting Planning, Logistics, and Support: 10%
- Outreach: 10%
These services will aid SERDP and ESTCP in their mission to address environmental challenges.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Maximum of 5 years (base year plus four option years)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition (No Set-Aside)
- NAICS Code: 541690 (Management and Technical Consulting, Scientific Research and Development Services)
- NAICS Size Standard: $19,000,000
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: February 20, 2026 (subject to change)
- Published Date: January 7, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a subjective tradeoff process. Specific proposal submission instructions and detailed evaluation criteria will be provided in the forthcoming Performance Work Statement (PWS) and solicitation.
Additional Notes
This presolicitation is for planning purposes. Further details on the SERDP and ESTCP programs can be found at https://serdp-estcp.mil/. Primary Contact: Shannon N. Benson, Shannon.N.Benson@usace.army.mil, (703) 428-7407.