Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program Supplemental Broad Agency Announcement

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the pre-proposal instructions for the Fiscal Year 2027 Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) with a focus on Weapons Systems and Platforms technologies. SERDP funds research and development to enhance military readiness, installation resilience, and defense infrastructure. This solicitation is open to Private Sector Organizations, including Small Businesses, Large Businesses, and Educational Institutions.

• Proposals must respond to specific Statements of Need (SONs) found on the SERDP website.

• Pre-proposals must be no longer than five (5) pages, with a minimum 11-point font and one-inch margins.

• Pre-proposals must include: Proposal Number, Title, Lead PI, Lead Organization, Objective, Background, Approach, Schedule, Cost, and Research Team.

• Appendices (CVs, Acronyms, Literature Citations, Supporting Technical Data, Existing Support) are required or optional and do not count towards the page limit.

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

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

• DFARS Clause 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting) will be included in all SERDP contracts.

• FAR 52.204-23, FAR 52.204-25, and FAR 52.204-26 regarding telecommunications and video surveillance equipment will be included.

• Service Contract Reporting (SCR) requirements apply to contracts exceeding $3,000,000.

• Pre-proposals are due by February 6, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

• Full proposals (if requested) are due by April 2, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

• Submissions must be made via the SERDP and ESTCP Management System (SEMS); no other methods are accepted.

• Evaluation factors for pre-proposals: SERDP Relevance (pass/fail), Technical Merit (most important), Personnel, and Cost.

• Full proposals will also consider a Transition Plan.

• Open to Private Sector Organizations (Small Businesses, Large Businesses, Educational Institutions).

• Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• Subcontracting plans are required for proposals exceeding $900,000 if selected for funding.

• The Government will not pay for proposal preparation costs.

• Anticipated awards are in June 2027.

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

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

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

• Plan Type: Options for 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: Detailed tables for reporting subcontracted dollars and percentages for various socioeconomic categories (Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, HBCU/MI) against total subcontracted dollars and total contract value.
• Description of Products/Services: Section to list all supplies/services to be subcontracted, including business name, size, and estimated dollar amount.
• Methodology: Explanations required for developing subcontracting goals and identifying potential sources for solicitation.
• Indirect Cost Inclusion: Statement on whether indirect costs are included in subcontracting goals.
• Program Administrator: Details of the individual responsible for the subcontracting program.
• Opportunities for Subcontracting: A checklist and description of efforts to ensure equitable opportunities for small businesses.
• Statement of Flow Down: Confirmation of including FAR 52.219-8 and requirements for subcontractors with their own plans.
• Assurances: Confirmation of compliance with various FAR clauses related to subcontracting plan reporting, record maintenance, and good faith efforts.
• Record Maintenance: Description of records to be maintained regarding subcontracting efforts.
• Preparer Information: Signature, name, title, and contact details of the plan's preparer.

This template is crucial for bidders to understand the government's expectations regarding small business subcontracting. Offerors must complete and submit a subcontracting plan that adheres to this template's structure and requirements. It details how the company intends to utilize small businesses for subcontracted portions of the work, including specific goals and reporting mechanisms. Failure to provide an adequate plan may impact proposal evaluation or award.